Books

Contents:
Assembly and function of the precursor B-cell receptor
Receptor Dissociation and B cell activation
Molecular mechanisms of B cell antigen gathering and endocytosis
BTK signaling in B cell differentiation and autoimmunity
The memory function of the B cell antigen receptor
PI3K signaling in normal B cells and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Role of Calcium Signaling in B Cell Activation and Biolog
Roles of the NF-kappaB pathway in B-lymphocyte biology
MAP kinase cascades in antigen receptor signaling and physiology.

Summary: This book contains twelve chapters contributed by prestigious international experts who are at the forefront of B cell research, and aims to provide a cutting-edge and comprehensive overview of all aspects of B cells, including B cell development, maturation and activation, germinal center reaction, memory and plasma cell differentiation, and antibody-mediated positive and negative regulation of humoral immune responses. There are also three chapters describing human diseases caused by B cell abnormalities, including primary antibody deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and B cell malignancies. We hope that this book will become a standard and routine reference for both basic researchers and clinicians.

Contents:
B cell development and maturation
B cell receptor signalling
Involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in BCR signaling as a second messenger
Germinal center reaction
Memory B cells in local and systemic sites
Regulation of plasma cell differentiation
Regulation of humoral immune responses and B cell tolerance by the IgM Fc receptor
Regulatory B cells
Diversified IgA-bacteria interaction in gut homeostasis
Primary antibody deficiencies
B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases
B cell lymphomas.

Summary: This easy-to-use guide helps parents with evidence-based advice for dealing with the most common issues facing babies and toddlers, including breastfeeding, baby care, developmental stages, first aid and injuries, sleep, vaccines and more.

Contents:
Basic baby care
Breastfeeding
Formula feeding
Beyond bottles and breastfeeding: starting solid foods
Pooping
Stomachaches and vomiting
Fever
Coughs, colds, and more
Vaccines
Skin
Child care
Ingestions, injuries, and first aid
Growing up
Sleep.

Contents:
Basic baby care
Breastfeeding
Formula feeding
Beyond bottles and breastfeeding: starting solid foods
Pooping
Stomachaches and vomiting
Fever
Coughs, colds, and more
Vaccines
Skin
Child care
Ingestions, injuries, and first aid
Growing up
Sleep

Summary: This book provides a comprehensive resource for researchers and students involved with studying the roles of Bacilli in sustainable crop production technologies. Chapters included in the book not only elaborate on beneficial traits of Bacilli, but also highlight utilization of these microbes for producing industrially important antibiotics, enzymes, probiotics and other useful biochemicals. Feeding ever increasing world population from shrinking arable acreage led to a synthetic input (fertilizer, growth regulator, pesticide etc.) based crop production system, which has been creating both environmental and health hazards and may also make the whole production system unsustainable. Researchers, food producers and consumers alike, now realize that this world needs effective, environmentally smart agricultural technologies that are safe for people use less synthetic inputs and protect natural resources. To overcome the challenge of increasing food production with a significant reduction of agrochemicals use, a great deal of interest and research have been devoted to beneficial microorganisms/biostimulants in recent days with noteworthy positive results. Bacillus based biopesticide together with other bio-rational approaches may play a critical role in helping all the key drivers of sustainable, environmentally responsible food production with enhanced food quality. Although multiple strains of Bacillus spp. showed promise to contribute to the sustainable agriculture by making nutrients available to plants, providing additional defense to adverse abiotic and biotic stresses, research on Bacillus based product formulation, rate and crop selection, optimization of application timing are urgently needed. As crop plants are more vulnerable to abiotic and biotic stresses at the seedling stage, optimization of application timing should aid in alleviating those stresses for the successful completion of life cycle of a plant.

Contents:
1. Management of fungal diseases on cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crops in greenhouses using Bacillus subtilis
2. Bacillus species: A potential plant growth regulator
3. Bacilli in the Biocontrol of Mycotoxins
4. Bacillus subtilis and its effect on the post-harvest of fruit and flowers
5. Plant growth-promotion by ACC deaminase-producing Bacilli under salt stress conditions
6. Bacillus subtilis-mediated Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plant
7. Exploring the Utility of Aneurinibacillus as a Bioinoculant for Sustainable Crop Production and Environmental Applications
8. Phylogeny and Taxonomy of agriculturally important Bacillus species
9. Endophytic Bacillus species induced systemic resistance to plant diseases
10. Genomics and Post-genomics Approaches for Elucidating Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Growth Promoting Bacilli
11. Tapping the Potential of Metabolomics in New Natural Products Discovery from Bacillus Species
12. Genomic insights and comparative genomics of Bacillus species having diverse mechanisms of biocontrol against fungal phytopathogens
13. Bacillus species as biocontrol agents for fungal plant pathogens
14. Application Method and Efficacy of Bacillus spp in Mitigating Abiotic and Biotic Stresses and Enhancing Plant Performance
15. Bacillus thuringiensis-based Gene Pyramiding a way Forward for a Combined Horizontal and Vertical Resistance in Plant
16. Probiotic Bacilli in Sustainable Aquaculture.

Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
Contributor List
Part I: Background
Chapter 1: Epidemiology of Pediatric Back Pain
Introduction
Defining Back Pain
Prevalence
Back Pain
Neck and Thoracic Pain
Low Back Pain
Incidence
Pain Frequency, Duration, and Intensity
Disability
Medical Attention
Natural History
Risk Factors
Physical Domain
Trunk Muscles
Trunk Mobility
Posture
Trunk Asymmetry
Muscle and Joint Flexibility
Trunk Stability
Biological Domain
Weight and Height
Gender
Family History
Lifestyle Domain
Activity Sedentary Activity
Physical Activity
Sport
Occupational Activity
Sleep
Smoking and Alcohol
Backpacks
Psychosocial Domain
Psychological, Behavioral, and Cognitive Factors
Social Factors
Approaching Back Pain from a Multidimensional Perspective
Prevention
Brief Summary
Conclusion
Editor Discussion
References
Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Pediatric Spine
Cervical Spine (Fig. 2.5)
Thoracic Spine (Fig. 2.3)
Lumbar Spine (Fig. 2.6)
Editor Discussion
References Chapter 3: Medical and Non-surgical Conditions That Can Cause or Contribute to Back Pain in a Child or Adolescent
Mechanical Back Pain (Non-specific or Muscular Back Pain)
Scoliosis
Back Pain in Children with Neuromuscular Disease
Muscle Strain and Spasm
Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
Scheuermann Disease
Degenerative Disease
Bertolotti Syndrome
Spinal Dysraphism
Benign but Locally Aggressive Tumors of the Spine
Osteoid Osteoma/Osteoblastoma
Histiocytosis
Malignancy
Leukemia
Ewing Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Infection
Discitis
Osteomyelitis Systemic Disease
Osteoporosis/Metabolic Bone Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Spondyloarthropathy
Extra-skeletal Causes of Back Pain
Editor Discussion
References
Chapter 4: History Evaluation of the Child or Adolescent with Back Pain Including Ten Red Flags
Introduction
Summary
Editor Discussion
References
Chapter 5: Physical Examination of the Child or Adolescent with Back Pain
Editor Discussion
References
Chapter 6: Radiologic Imaging and Laboratory Evaluation of Back Pain in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Imaging
Role of Plain Radiography Radiation Exposure
Special Views
Role of Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality (SCIWORA)
Technetium Nuclear Bone Scan
PET-CT
Imaging Findings on Plain Radiography
Initial Approach to Reading Plain Radiographs of the Spine
Disc Disease and Schmorl's Nodes
Fracture or Dislocation
Scheuermann's Kyphosis
Transitional Vertebra
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Deformity
Vertebra Plana
MRI
Examples of Commonly Encountered Pediatric Variations and Abnormalities

Summary: Using human skeletal remains, this volume traces health, workload and violence in the European population over the past 2,000 years. Health was surprisingly good for people who lived during the early Medieval Period. The Plague of Justinian of the sixth century was ultimately beneficial for health because the smaller population had relatively more resources that contributed to better living conditions. Increasing population density and inequality in the following centuries imposed an unhealthy diet - poor in protein - on the European population. With the onset of the Little Ice Age in the late Middle Ages, a further health decline ensued, which was not reversed until the nineteenth century. While some aspects of health declined, other attributes improved. During the early modern period, interpersonal violence (outside of warfare) declined possibly because stronger states and institutions were able to enforce compromise and cooperation. European health over the past two millennia was hence multifaceted in nature.

Summary: "When George Yancy penned a New York Times op-ed entitled 'Dear White America' asking white Americans to confront the ways that they benefit from racism, he knew his article would be controversial. But he was unprepared for the flood of vitriol in response. The resulting blowback played out in the national media, with critics attacking Yancy in every form possible--including death threats--and supporters rallying to his side. Despite the rhetoric of a 'post-race' America, Yancy quickly discovered that racism is still alive, crude, and vicious in its expression. In Backlash, Yancy expands upon the original article and chronicles the ensuing controversy as he seeks to understand what it was about the op-ed that created so much rage among so many white readers. He challenges white Americans to rise above the vitriol and to develop a new empathy for the African American experience."--Jacket.

Contents:
Foreword: The end of white innocence / Cornel West
Introduction: Talking about racism: when honesty feels like too much to bear
The letter: Dear white America
Dear nigger professor
Risking the white self
Accepting the gift.

Contents:
v. 1. Structure
v. 2. Metabolism
v. 3. Biosynthesis
v. 4. The Physiology of growth
v. 5. Heredity
v. 6 Bacterial diversity
v. 7 Mechanisms of adaptation
v. 8 Archaebacteria
v. 10. The Biology of pseudomonas.

Summary: "In launching this book, we wanted to cover many aspects and mechanisms of cellular microbiology, but more importantly, we intended to show that cellular microbiology as a field has reached maturity, extending beyond the strictly cellular level to infections of various organs and tissues. Many model organisms (Yersinia, Salmonella, Shigella, and Listeria, among others) are foodborne pathogens, and tremendous progress has been achieved in deciphering how, when, and where bacteria interact with the gut. However, intestinal cells and the intestine are not the only cells and organs discussed in this book. There are also chapters on infections of the urogenital tract, the endothelial barriers, the nervous system, and the lungs. Progress in the latter two concern important public health infections produced by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These two bacteria, which were at first much more difficult to manipulate than Escherichia coli, are now genetically tractable, and their study can now benefit from all the techniques and approaches established with less fastidious bacteria"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

v. 1. Bacterial activities in perspective.--
v. 2. Methods and special applications in bacterial ecology.

Summary: The proposed book aims to understand the mechanism of survival of microorganisms in response to chemical stress in various ecological niches that suffer direct human intervention, more so the agricultural, domestic and hospital settings. Microbicides (e.g. disinfectants, antiseptics, fungicides, algaecides, insecticides and pesticides) are used rampantly to control undesirable microbes. Insecticides and pesticides are routinely used in agriculture which directly affect the microbial population in farms, orchards and fields. Health care environments are always stressed with disinfectants and antibiotics. It is always probable that microbicide-stressed microorganisms are in a dynamic state, displaced from one niche to the other. Some soil and water borne bacteria or their resistance determinants are also getting prominence in hospital settings after suffering selective pressure from agricides. In order to reveal the survival strategies of microbicidal-resistant microbes, it is of prime importance to know the mode of action of these complete range of microbicides (agricides to antibiotics). The present book intends to address these issues. There will be several chapters dealing with tolerance and cross resistance in microbes and bacteria in particular, dwelling in various niches. Till date, there is no consensus among scientists in theorizing molecular mechanisms to explain bacterial tolerance and their cross resistance to agricides and antibiotics.

Contents:
Chapter 1. Plasmids: The necessary Knowledge Wealth for Encountering Antibiotic-Resistance menace
Chapter 2. Disinfectants amend the expression of membrane bound efflux transporters to augment antimicrobial resistance
Chapter 3. Knowledge gaps and research needs in bacterial co-resistance in the environment
Chapter 4. Microbial resistance to Antibiotics
Chapter 5. Do non-medical uses of antibiotics develop cross-resistance in clinical pathogens?
Chapter 6. Biofilms in antimicrobial activity and drug resistance
Chapter 7. GAntimicrobial resistance in microbes: Mode of action of TolC like protein and their mechanism of regulating stress resistance and physiology
Chapter 8. Efflux mediated co-resistance
Chapter 9. Biofilm and Antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii
Chapter 10. Mechanism of bacterial co-resistance
Chapter 11. Antibiotics and Microbial Antibiotic Resistance in Soil
Chapter 12. Microbial adaptation and resistance to pesticides
Chapter 13. Antimicrobial agents used in food preservation or as agricides and effect on microbes in developing antimicrobial resistance
Chapter 14. Molecular Mechanisms of Action and Resistance of Antimalarial drugs
Chapter 15. Management and control of antimalarial drug resistance.

Summary: This book provides an up-to-date overview of the architecture and biosynthesis of bacterial and archaeal cell walls, highlighting the evolution-based similarities in, but also the intriguing differences between the cell walls of Gram-negative bacteria, the Firmicutes and Actinobacteria, and the Archaea. The recent major advances in this field, which have brought to light many new structural and functional details, are presented and discussed. Over the past five years, a number of novel systems, e.g. for lipid, porin and lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis have been described. In addition, new structural achievements with periplasmic chaperones have been made, all of which have revealed amazing details on how bacterial cell walls are synthesized. These findings provide an essential basis for future research, e.g. the development of new antibiotics. The books content is the logical continuation of Volume 84 of SCBI (on Prokaryotic Cytoskeletons), and sets the stage for upcoming volumes on Protein Complexes.

Contents:
The bacterial cell wall and membrane
a treasure chest for antibiotic targets
Lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis and transport to the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria
Lipoproteins: structure, function, biosynthesis
Outer membrane porins
Peptidoglycan
The Periplasmic Chaperones Skp and SurA
Bacterial signal peptidases
Carbohydrate Transport by Group Translocation: The Bacterial Phosphoenolpyruvate : Sugar Phosphotransferase System
Secondary active transporters
Respiratory membrane protein complexes convert chemical energy
Inner membrane translocases and insertases
The biosynthesis and structures of bacterial pili
Cell Walls and Membranes of Actinobacteria
Archaeal cell walls.

Contents:
Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Staphylococcus Infection-Associated Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis Associated with Other Bacterial Infections
Endocarditis-Associated Glomerulonephritis
The Management of Bacterial Infection-Associated Glomerulonephritis
Infection-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy
Direct Bacterial Infection of the Renal Parenchyma: Pyelonephritis in Native Kidneys.

Summary: This book focuses on the multitude of functions bacterial membrane vesicles perform in bacterial ecology and pathogenesis as well as in emerging medical and biotechnological applications. Both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria produce membrane-bound nanostructures, known as membrane vesicles, which have a range of functions that include serving as delivery vehicles, providing a means of communication over both spatial and temporal scales, and contributing to bacterial survival and evolution. Topics covered in this book range from the biogenesis and composition of bacterial membrane vesicles to their abundance and biological roles in microbial ecosystems, such as marine environments. In the individual chapters, the involvement of bacterial membrane vesicles in host-pathogen interactions, promoting virulence and in facilitating the establishment of infection is explained. In addition, current knowledge regarding membrane vesicles produced by commensal bacteria and their role in the maturation of the host immune system, as well as the therapeutic potential of bacterial membrane vesicles as delivery systems and innovative nanotechnology-based therapeutics are discussed. This work appeals to a wide readership of students and researchers interested in microbial ecology, mechanism underlying pathogenesis and new avenues in applied microbiology and nanotechnology.

Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction, History, and Discovery of Bacterial Membrane Vesicles
1.1 Introduction to Gram-Negative OMVs
1.1.1 The First Observations of OMVs
1.1.2 Advances in OMV Research
1.1.3 Outer Membrane Vesicles Research in the Last Decade
1.1.4 Biogenesis of OMVs
1.1.5 Outer Membrane Vesicles in Bacterial Communication
1.1.6 Outer Membrane Vesicles in Host-Pathogen Interactions
1.1.7 Distribution of OMVs in the Environment
1.2 Introduction to Gram-Positive MVs 1.2.1 Production and Biogenesis of Gram-Positive MVs
1.2.2 Contents of Gram-Positive MVs
1.2.3 Role of MVs in Inter-Bacterial Communication
1.2.4 Role of MVs in Host-Pathogen Interactions
1.3 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2: Biogenesis of Gram-Negative OMVs
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Modulation of Outer Membrane-Peptidoglycan Linkages
2.2.1 Braunś Lipoprotein (Lpp)
2.2.2 Outer Membrane Protein A (OmpA)
2.2.3 Tol-Pal Complex
2.3 Bacterial Stress Responses Affecting Vesiculation
2.3.1 Envelope Stress Response
2.3.2 Cell Wall-Directed Agents 2.3.3 SOS Response and Bacteriophages
2.4 Filamentous or Tubular Surface Structures
2.5 Modulation of Outer Membrane Components or Composition
2.5.1 Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal (PQS)
2.5.2 LPS Modifications
2.5.2.1 Lipid A Modifications
2.5.2.2 LPS Core Modifications
2.5.2.3 O-Antigen Modifications
2.5.3 Modulation of Phospholipid Composition
2.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Biogenesis and Function of Extracellular Vesicles in Gram-Positive Bacteria, Mycobacteria, and Fungi
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Evidence for MVs in Cell-Walled Organisms 3.3 Methods for the Study of MVs in Organisms with a Thick Cell Wall
3.3.1 Methods of Isolation
3.3.2 Cargo Identification
3.3.2.1 Identification of MV-Associated Proteins
3.3.2.2 Identification of MV-Associated Lipids
3.3.2.3 Identification of MV-Associated Nucleic Acids
3.3.3 Quantification, Labeling, and Visualization of MVs
3.4 Mechanisms of MV Biogenesis in Cell-Walled Microorganisms
3.4.1 Fungi
3.4.2 Gram-Positive Bacteria and Mycobacteria
3.5 MV Cargo
3.5.1 Fungi
3.5.2 Gram-Positive Bacteria
3.5.3 Mycobacteria 3.6 Cell-Walled Organisms-Derived MV Functions
3.6.1 Fungi
3.6.2 Gram-Positive Bacteria
3.6.3 Mycobacteria
3.7 MVs in Medicine
3.7.1 Clinical Implications of MVs
3.7.2 MVs as Vaccine
3.7.3 MVs in Biofilm Production
3.7.4 MVs in Diagnosis
3.8 Unsolved Problems and Concluding Remarks
3.8.1 Cell Wall Transport
3.8.2 Mechanism of Vesicle Production and Sorting Contents
3.8.3 Role of Vesicles in Pathogenesis and Vaccines
3.9 Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 4: Extracellular Vesicles in the Environment
4.1 Introduction

Contents:
Pulsed field gel electrophoresis and genome size estimates/ Rosa Alduina and Annalisa Pisciotta
Comparative analyses of extrachromosomal bacterial replicons, identification of chromids, and experimental evaluation of their indispensability / Lukasz Dziewit and Dariusz Bartosik
Choice of next-generation sequencing pipelines / F. Del Chierico ... [et al.]
Pyrosequencing protocol for bacterial genomes / Ermanno Rizzi
Bacterial metabarcoding by 16S rRNA gene ion torrent amplicon sequencing / Elio Fantini ... [et al.]
Illumina-solexa sequencing protocol for bacterial genomes / Zhenfei Hu, Lei Cheng, and Hai Wang
High-throughput phenomics / Carlo Viti ... [et al.]
Comparative analysis of gene expression : uncovering expression conservation and divergence between Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium strains LT2 and 14028S / Paolo Sonego ... [et al.]
Raw sequence data and quality control / Giovanni Bacci
Methods for assembling reads and producing contigs / Valerio Orlandini, Marco Fondi, and Renato Fani
Mapping contigs using CONTIGuator / Marco Galardini, Alessio Mengoni, and Marco Bazzicalupo
Gene calling and bacterial genome annotation with BG7 / Raquel Tobes ... [et al.]
Defining orthologs and pangenome size metrics / Emanuele Bosi, Renato Fani, and Marco Fondi
Robust identification of orthologues and paralogues for microbial pan-genomics using GET HOMOLOGUES : a case study of pIncA/C plasmids / Pablo Vinuesa and Bruno Contreras-Moreira
Genome-scale metabolic network reconstruction / Marco Fondi and Pietro Liò
From pangenome to panphenome and back / Marco Galardini, Alessio Mengoni, and Stefano Mocali
Genome-wide detection of selection and other evolutionary forces / Zhuofei Xu and Rui Zhou
Integrated microbial genome resource of analysis / Alice Checcucci and Alessio Mengoni.

Summary: "Completely revised and updated, and for the first time in stunning full-color, Bacterial Pathogenesis: A Molecular Approach, Fourth Edition, builds on the core principles and foundations of its predecessors while expanding into new concepts, key findings, and cutting-edge research, including new developments in the areas of the microbiome and CRISPR as well as the growing challenges of antimicrobial resistance. All-new detailed illustrations help students clearly understand important concepts and mechanisms of the complex interplay between bacterial pathogens and their hosts. Study questions at the end of each chapter challenge students to delve more deeply into the topics covered, and hone their skills in reading, interpreting, and analyzing data, as well as devising their own experiments. A detailed glossary defines and expands on key terms highlighted throughout the book. Written for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in microbiology, bacteriology, and pathogenesis, this text is a must-have for anyone looking for a greater understanding of virulence mechanisms across the breadth of bacterial pathogens."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
The power of bacteria
Skin and mucosa: the first lines of defense against bacterial infections
The innate immune system: always on guard
The adaptive defenses: antibodies and cytotoxic T cells
The microbiota of the human body: microbiomes and beyond
Microbes and disease: establishing a connection
Mechanisms of genetic modification and exchange: role in pathogen evolution
Identification of virulence factors: measuring infectivity and virulence
Identification of virulence factors: molecular approaches for bacterial factors
Identification of virulence factors: molecular approaches for host factors
Bacterial strategies for colonization and survival in the host
Toxins and other toxic virulence factors
Delivery of virulence factors
Virulence regulation
Antimicrobial compounds and their targets
Antibiotic resistance
Vaccination: a critical component of the modern medical armamentarium
The gram-positive opportunistic pathogens
The gram-negative opportunistic pathogens
The changing roles of microbiologists in an age of bioterrorism and emerging diseases

Contents:
Historical perspective on bacterial persistence / Natalie Verstraeten ... [et al.]
Persisters : methods for isolation and identifying contributing factors-a review / Sarah E. Rowe ... [et al.]
General method for measuring persister levels in Escherichia coli cultures / Niilo Kaldalu ... [et al.]
Optimized method for measuring persistence in Escherichia coli with improved reproducibility / F. Goormaghtigh and L. Van Melderen
Microplate-based system as in vitro model of biofilm growth and quantification / Ilse Vandecandelaere, Heleen Van Acker, and Tom Coenye
Protocol for determination of the persister subpopulation in Candida Albicans biofilms / Katrijn De Brucker ... [et al.]
Quantitative measurements of type I and type II persisters using ScanLag / Irit Levin-Reisman and Nathalie Q. Balaban
Analyzing persister physiology with fluorescence-activated cell sorting / Mehmet A. Orman ... [et al.]
Single-cell detection and collection of persister bacteria in a directly accessible femtoliter droplet array / Ryota Iino ... [et al.]
Whole-cell-based high-throughput screening method to identify molecules targeting Pseudomonas Aeruginosa persister cells / Veerle Liebens, Valerie Defraine, and Maarten Fauvart
Functional analysis of the role of toxin-antitoxin (TA) loci in bacterial persistence / Aaron T. Butt and Richard W. Titball
Experimental evolution of Escherichia coli persister levels using cyclic antibiotic treatments / Bram Van den Bergh, Joran E. Michiels, and Jan Michiels
In vitro models for the study of the intracellular activity of antibiotics / Julien M. Buyck ... [et al.]
Murine model for Escherichia coli urinary tract infection / Thomas J. Hannan and David A. Hunstad
Analysis of macrophage-induced Salmonella persisters / Robert A. Fisher, Angela M. Cheverton, and Sophie Helaine
Population dynamics analysis of ciprofloxacin-persistent S. Typhimurium cells in a mouse model for Salmonella diarrhea / Patrick Kaiser, Roland R. Regoes, and Wolf-Dietrich Hardt
Computational methods to model persistence / Alexandra Vandervelde ... [et al.].

Contents:
Mapping the Escherichia coli transcription elongation complex with exonuclease III / Zhaokun Liu and Irina Artsimovitch
Purification of bacterial RNA polymerase : tools and protocols / Vladimir Svetlov and Irina Artsimovitch
Monitoring translocation of multisubunit RNA polymerase along the DNA with fluorescent base analogues / Anssi M. Malinen, Matti Turtola, and Georgiy A. Belogurov
In vitro and in vivo methodologies for studying the sigma-54-dependent transcription / Martin Buck [and nine others]
Methods for the assembly and analysis of in vitro transcription-coupled-to-translation systems / Daniel Castro-Roa and Nikolay Zenkin
Site-specific incorporation of probes into RNA polymerase by unnatural-amino-acid mutagenesis and Straudinger-Bertozzi ligation / Anirban Chakraborty [and seven others]
Reconstruction of factor-dependent, promotor proximal pausing in Drosophila nuclear extracts / Jian Li and David S. Gilmour
Direct competition assay for transcription fidelity / Lucyna Lubkowska and Maria L. Kireeva
Single-stranded DNA aptamers for functional probing of bacterial RNA polymerase / Danil Pupov and Andrey Kulbachinskiy
Biochemical analysis of transcription termination by RNA polymerase III from yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae / Aneeshkumar G. Arimbasseri and Richard J. Maraia
Use of RNA polymerase molecular beacon assay to measure RNA polymerase interactions with model promotor fragments / Vladimir Mekler and Konstantin Severinov
Preparation of cDNA libraries for high-throughput RNA sequencing analysis of RNA 5' ends / Irina O. Vvedenskaya, Seth R. Goldman, and Bryce E. Nickels
In situ footprinting of E. coli transcription elongation complex with chloroacetaldehyde / A. Rachid Rahmouni and Christine Mosrin-Hauman
Using solutes and kinetics to probe large conformational changes in the steps of transcription initiation / Emily F. Ruff, Wayne S. Kontur, and M. Thomas Record Jr.
Manipulating archaeal systems to permit analyses of transcription elongation-termination decisions in vitro / Alexandra M. Gehring and Thomas J. Santangelo
Purification of active RNA polymerase I from yeast / Francis Dean Appling and David Alan Schneider
Transcription in archaea : preparation of Methanocaldococcus jannaschii transcription machinery / Katherine Smollet, Fabian Blombach, and Finn Werner
Transcription in archaea ; in vitro transcription assays for mjRNAP / Katherine Smollet, Fabian Blombach, and Finn Werner
Experimental analysis of hFACT action during pol II transcription in vitro / Fu-Kai Hsieh, Olga I. Kulaeva, and Vasily M. Studitsky
ChIP-Seq for genome-scale analysis of bacterial DNA-binding proteins / Richard P. Bonocora and Joseph T. Wade.

Summary: One of the most exciting developments in the field of bacterial pathogenesis in recent years is the discovery that many pathogens utilize complex nanomachines to deliver bacterially encoded effector proteins into eukaryotic and prokaryotic target cells to modulate a variety of cellular functions for the pathogens benefit. These protein-delivery machines include the type III secretion system (T3SS), which is widespread in nature and encoded not only by bacteria pathogenic to vertebrates or plants, but also by bacteria that are symbiotic to plants or insects. Because they are essential virulence factors for many important human pathogens, these systems are emerging as a prime target for the development of new-generation, anti-infective drugs. This book reviews our current understanding of these intriguing injection machines as well as of the closely related T3SS that serves in flagella assembly. Individual chapters focus on regulation, assembly, structure, and function of the type III secretion machine and on the evolution of the secreted effector proteins. Given its scope, this book will appeal to a broad readership, including researchers and teachers in the fields of infectious diseases, host pathogen interactions, plant and animal pathogenesis, and symbiosis.

Summary: This textbook introduces in an engaging way the fundamentals of how pathogenic bacteria interact with, and are virulent within, the human host. To inspire and educate the next generation of microbe hunters, the author, Microbiologist and Scientist Anthony William Maresso, integrates the major findings of the field into a single, easy-to-understand volume emphasizing a molecular appreciation of the concepts underlying bacterial infectious diseases. The work explores such themes as the history of Microbiology, bacterial structure and physiology, bacterial toxins, secretion systems, and adhesins, the host immune system and its battle with bacteria, biofilms, sepsis, and technologies/techniques to the present day. Fully illustrated in concept and packed with idea-provoking challenges highlighting "out-of-the-box" thinking, the work moves beyond being just a review of the scientific literature intent on equipping the next generation of Microbiologists and their teachers with the knowledge to confront, and hopefully one day defeat, the insidious microbes which undermine human health. This textbook is a resource for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as other health-oriented learners, postdoctoral scholars, basic scientists, and professors intent on expanding their knowledge of bacterial infection and virulence mechanisms.

Contents:
1. A Short History of Microbiology
2. The Form and Function of a Bacterial Cell
3. The Practice of the Microbe Hunter
4. Innate Immunological Defenses against Bacterial Attack
5. Adaptive Immunological Defenses against Bacterial Attack
6. The Mutagenic Tetrasect7. Bacterial Bindance: Adhesins and their Engagement to Host
8. Bacterial Invasion of the Host Cell
9. Bacterial Secretion Systems
10. Bacterial Protein Toxins and Effectors
11. The Acquisition and Consumption of Host Nutrients.-12. Biofilms
13. The Human Microbiome
14. Sepsis
15. Bacterial Vaccines and the Challenges Ahead
16. Antibiotics ... and their destruction.

Summary: This first major reference work dedicated to the mannifold industrial and medical applications of bacteriophages provides both theoretical and practical insights into the emerging field of bacteriophage biotechnology. The book introduces to bacteriophage biology, ecology and history and reviews the latest technologies and tools in bacteriophage detection, strain optimization and nanotechnology. Usage of bacteriophages in food safety, agriculture, and different therapeutic areas is discussed in detail. This book serves as essential guide for researchers in applied microbiology, biotechnology and medicine coming from both academia and industry.

Contents:
Bacteriophage Biology
History of Bacteriophages
Bacteriophage Technology
Agriculture, Food and Environmental Use of Bacteriophages
Therapeutic Use of Bacteriophages.

Contents:
Basic science/general medicine
Rhinology and allergy
General otolaryngology
Laryngology
Trauma
Pediatric otolaryngology
Head and neck surgery
Sleep medicine
Otology
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
Contemporary issues in medical practice.

Contents:
Basic science general medicine
Rhinology and allergy
General otolaryngology
Laryngology
Trauma
Pediatric otolaryngology
Head and neck surgery
Sleep medicine
Otology
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
Contemporary issues in medical practice.

Summary: "Balance, Gait, and Falls, Volume 159 presents the latest information on sensorimotor anatomy, sensory integration, gravity and verticality, standing balance, balance perturbations, voluntary stepping and gait initiation, gait and gait adaptability, disorders of balance and gait that result from aging and neurological diseases. The book provides a brief overview of age-related changes in the structure and function of sensorimotor and central processes, with sections specifically devoted to Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, cerebellar ataxia, stroke, corticobasal degeneration, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, dystonia, tremor, Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, cerebral palsy, polio, motor neuron disease, brainstem lesions, spinal lesions, peripheral nerve disease, and psychogenic conditions. Diseases covered have a common structure comprising background and epidemiology, pathology, balance disorders, gait disorders, falls, therapies (including fall prevention), and future directions"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Section I. Basic aspects. Sensorimotor anatomy of gait, balance and falls
Sensory integration for human balance control
Gravity estimation and verticality perception
Sensorimotor control of standing balance
Balance Perturbations
Voluntary steps and gait initiation
Gait
Gait adaptability
Ecology of Falls
Section II. Clinical aspects. Ageing
Parkinson's disease
Falls in frontotemporal dementia and related syndromes
Stroke
Dystonia
Balance, gait and falls in multiple sclerosis
Gait, balance and falls in Huntington disease
Cerebellar ataxia
Tremor
Dementia
Cerebral palsy
Poliomyelitis
Motor neurone disease
Brainstem lesions and gait
Balance, gait and falls in spinal cord injury
Disorders of the inner ear balance organs and their pathways
Peripheral nerve disease
Functional (psychogenic) gait disorder: Diagnosis and management.

Summary: Responding to public health challenges at the global and local levels can give rise to an array of tensions. To assure sustainable public health, these tensions need to be meaningfully balanced. Using empirical evidence and lived experiences relating to HIV from the global south, this book enunciates the many dimensions of national-level responses to HIV/AIDS including conceptual, philosophical, and methodological perspectives from public health, public policy, bioethics, and social sciences. Calling out glaring neglects, the book makes a bold recommendation for the destabilization of the naturalness with which national HIV/AIDS responses ignore the socio-political and medico-ethical dimensions of HIV. The case made is grounded in the philosophy of social public health. Such a critical perspective is not unique to Ghana's response to HIV/AIDS but serves as emblematic voice for similarly situated settings of the global south. The book is also timely. It is written at a time when public health actors are repositioning themselves to be competent users of not only pharmaceutic vaccines, but also social vaccines. Topics explored in the chapters include: Public health approaches to HIV and AIDS Access to life-saving public health goods by persons infected or affected by HIV "They are criminals" : AIDS, the law, harm reduction, and the socially excluded Developing socially and ethically responsive National AIDS policies Balancing the Socio-political and Medico-ethical Dimensions of HIV: A Social Public Health Approach is compelling reading for a broad spectrum of readers. The book will appeal to professionals, scholars, and students in public health, public policy, bioethics, and social sciences, as well as medical anthropologists, sociologists, and global health scholars. Public health economists, lay politicians, and civil society organizations advocating for health equity will find the book useful as well. .

Contents:
CHAPTER 1: The practice of public health
CHAPTER 2: Public health approaches to HIV and AIDS
CHAPTER 3: HIV interventions: which should count? which should not? And why not?
CHAPTER 4: Access to life-saving public health goods by persons infected or affected by HIV
CHAPTER 5: "They are criminals" : AIDS, the law, harm reduction, and the socially excluded
CHAPTER 6: Developing socially and ethically responsive National AIDS policies
CHAPTER 7: Making National HIV/AIDS response responsive to social public health: Lessons from Ghana.

Summary: This revised fourth edition provides a concise guide to the clinical and operational issues surrounding the management of the ballistic casualty. This book utilises the knowledge and experience acquired by those dealing with ballistic trauma on a regular basis to help those who manage these patients less regularly. This book is a valuable reference tool for all medical and paramedical personnel involved in the care of patients with ballistic injury. It is especially relevant for consultants and senior trainees in surgery, anesthesia, and emergency medicine who are likely to be involved in the management of these unique injuries.

Contents:
A personal experience / Benoît Vivien
Firearms and bullets / Jowan G. Penn-Barwell, Aimee E. Helliker
Fragmenting munitions / John Breeze, Arul Ramasamy
Suicide bombs / Piers Page, Johno Breeze
The effect of projectiles on tissues / Jowan G. Penn-Barwell, Tom Stevenson
Personal armour used by uk armed forces and uk police forces / Eluned A. Lewis, Johno Breeze, Chris Malbon, Debra J. Carr
Triage / Ed Barnard, Jamie Vassallo
Prehospital management of ballistic injury / Ravi Chauhan, Damian Keene
Emergency department management / Jason Smith
Radiology and ballistic trauma / David Gay, Iain Gibb
Damage control resuscitation / Damian Keene
Anaesthesia and analgesia / Mark Davies, Jeyasankar Jeyanathan
Damage control surgery and ballistic injury to the trunk / David O'Reilly
Management of ballistic trauma to the head / Stuart A.G. Roberts
Penetrating ballistic spinal injury / Stuart Harrisson
Ophthalmic injury / Richard J. Blanch
Ballistic maxillofacial trauma / Johno Breeze, Darryl Tong, Andrew Gibbons
Penetrating neck injury / Johno Breeze, David Powers
Management of vascular trauma / Claire Webster, Thomas C. K̲önig
Angus campbell, davendra sharma
Ballistic wound management and infection prevention / Jowan G. Penn-Barwell, C. Anton Fries, R.F. Rickard
Human factors in ballistic trauma / Simon J. Mercer
Management of paediatric trauma in an austere environment / William Tremlett, Johno Breeze, G. Suren Arul
Ballistic trauma in pregnancy / Tracy-Louise Appleyard
Managing ballistic injury in the ngo environment. A personal view / David Nott
Forensic aspects of ballistic injury / Jeanine Vellema, Hendrik Scholtz
Critical care for ballistic trauma / Andrew McDonald Johnston
Transfer and evacuation / Ian Ewington
Soft tissue reconstruction / C.A. Fries, M.R. Davis, R.F. Rickard
Skeletal reconstruction / Daniel J. Stinner, David J. Tennent
Amputation / Jowan G. Penn-Barwell, Jon Kendrew, Ian D. Sargeant
Conflict rehabilitation / Alex Scott, John Etherington.

Summary: The only curative treatment currently available for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is surgical pulmonary endoarterectomy (PEA). However, several patients may have high risk factors for surgery, or a peripheral disease not amenable to surgical treatment; or else a residual pulmonary hypertension after PEA. Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) was recently developed to offer an alternative treatment for these patients. Extensive data has since confirmed the efficacy and relative safety of this procedure. However, there are several technical issues that have yet to be resolved. In addition, many cardiologists and pneumologists still know very little about the procedure itself and its potential. Exploring the clinical indications and technical aspects of BPA, this book offers a valuable reference guide for all those who would like to introduce or improve a BPA program, and for all those whose work involves treating this complex patient population.

Contents:
1 Epidemiology and pathophysiology of CTEPH
2 Diagnosis of CTEPH
3 Pulmonary Thromboendoaterectomy: the only cure for CTEPH
4 Medical treatment of CTEPH
5 Development of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty in CTEPH: an historical perspective
6 Balloon pulmonary angioplasty in CTEPH: modern technique
7 Balloon pulmonary angioplasty: clinical outcomes
8 Lesion classification in CTEPH with an interventional perspective
9 Advanced non-invasive imaging to guide BPA
10 Use of intravascular imaging and pressure guide during BPA
11 Balloon pulmonary angioplasty in proximal lesions
12 Metrics for success of balloon pulmonary angioplasty in CTEPH
13 Management of complications during balloon pulmonary angioplasty in CTEPH
14 BPA in CTEPH: next steps?
15 CTEPH and chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED): clinical and interventional perspective.

Contents:
The [beta]-barrel assembly machinery complex / Denise L. Leyton, Matthew J. Belousoff, and Trevor Lithgow
Yeast mitochondria as a model system to study the biogenesis of bacterial [beta]-barrel proteins / Thomas Ulrich [and three others]
Experimental methods for studying the BAM complex in Neisseria meningitides / Martine P. Bos, Ria Tommassen-van Boxtel, and Jan Tommassen
Heart modifiability of outer membrane proteins from gram-negative bacteria / Nicholas Noinaj, Adam J. Kuszak, and Susan K. Buchanan
The role of a destabilized membrane of OMP insertion / Ashlee M. Plummer, Dennis Gessmann, and Karen G. Fleming
Treponema pallidum in gel microdroplets: a method for topological analysis of BamA (TP0326) and localization of rare outer membrane proteins / Amit Luthra, Arvind Anand, and Justin D. Radolf
Analyzing the role of periplasmic folding factors in the biogenesis of OMPs and members of the Type V secretion system / Gustavo Bodelón, Elvira Marín, and Luis Ángel Fernandez
An in vitro assay for substrate translocation by FhaC in liposomes / Enguo Fan, Derrick Norell, and Matthias Müller
Measuring cell-cell binding using flow-cytometry / Zachary C. Ruhe, Christopher S. Hayes, and David A. Low
Methods to characterize folding and function of BamA cross-link mutants / Adam J. Kuszak, Nicholas Noinaj, and Susan K. Buchanan
Small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) characterization of the POTRA domains of BamA / Pamela Arden Doerner and Marcelo Carlos Sousa
Assessing the outer membrane insertion and folding of multimeric transmembrane [beta]-barrel proteins / Jack C. Leo, Philipp Oberhettinger, and Dirk Linke
The expression, purification, and structure determination of BamA from E. coli / Dongchun Ni and Yihua Huang
Expression and purification of the individual Bam components BamB-E / Suraaj Aulakh, Kelly H. Kim, and Mark Paetzel
Structure determination of the BAM complex accessory lipoproteins BamB-E / Kornelius Zeth
An in vitro assay for outer membrane protein assembly by the BAM complex / Giselle Roman-Hernandez and Harris D. Bernstein
Identification of BamC on the surface of E. coli / Chaille T. Webb and Trevor Lithgow
Construction and characterization of an E. coli bamD depletion strain / Dante R. Ricci
Expression, purification, and screening of BamE, a component of the BAM complex, for structural characterization / Mark Jeeves, Pooja Sridhar, and Timothy J. Knowles
Purification and bicelle crystallization for structure determination of the E. coli outer membrane protein TamA / Fabian Gruss, Sebastian Hiller, and Timm Maier
Strategies for the analysis of Bam recognition motifs in outer membrane proteins / Nagarajan Paramasivam and Dirk Linke
Summary and future directions / Nicholas Noinaj and Susan K. Buchanan

Summary: "For 40 years, Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques has established itself as the standard reference for histotechnologists and laboratory scientists, as well as histopathologists. With coverage of the full range of histological techniques used in medical laboratories and pathology departments, it provides a strong foundation in all aspects of histological technology - from basic methods of section preparation and staining, to advanced diagnostic techniques such as immunocytochemistry and molecular testing. This revised and updated 8th Edition by Kim S. Suvarna, Christopher Layton, and John D. Bancroft is a one-stop reference for all those involved with histological preparations and applications, from student to highly advanced laboratory professional"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Pathology laboratory management
Chemical safety in the laboratory
Light microscopy
Fixation of tissues
The gross room
Tissue processing
Microtomy
Resin techniques
Theory of histological staining
The hematoxylins and eosin
Automation in the histology department
Connective and other mesenchymal tissues with their stains
Carbohydrates
Pigments and minerals
Amyloid
Traditional stains and modern techniques for demonstrating micro-organisms in histology
Bone
Neuropathology and muscle biopsy techniques
Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent techniques
Molecular pathology
Transmission electron microscopy
Digital pathology
Appendices. Diagnostic appendices.
Traditional methods
Tissue microarray
Applications of immunohistochemistry
Technical appendices. Measurement units
Preparation of solutions
Buffer solutions
Solubility of some common reagents and dyes
Mounting media and slide coatings

Summary: This book offers a detailed description of the main barbed pharyngoplasty techniques for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. These innovative techniques have spread in recent years and are considered as a validated alternative to the classic respective techniques. The book covers the barbed pharyngoplasty selection criteria, the surgical technique, and discusses the post-operative results. It also includes some chapters on the experience of surgical sleep centers in various parts of the world. Written by leading experts in the field of sleep surgery, this book will be interesting for ENT specialists, oral surgeons, maxillo-facial surgeons, plastic surgeons, sleep doctors, neurologists and pneumologists.

Contents:
Preface
Introduction
The evolution of Palate Surgery for SDB
The new generation of palatoplasties
Barbed Sutures Technology
Overview of Barbed Suture in non ENT Surgery
Classification of Barbed Suture Palate Procedures
Palate Anatomy Barbed Related
Barbed Snore Surgery: new philosophy in Palate-Oropharynx Procedures
Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty (BRP)
Barbed Anterior Pharyngoplasty
Barbed Functional expansion pharyngoplasty
Barbed suspension pharyngoplasty
Technical update of barbed pharyngoplasty for retropalatal obstruction
Barbed pharyngoplasties: experiences in the world
Future Perspectives. .

Summary: Bariatric and metabolic surgery is recognized to be an important and effective option for the treatment of severe obesity and the various associated conditions and diseases, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular dysfunction, dyslipidemia, and obstructive sleep apnea. Despite its established value, however, there is scope for further improvement in safety and in the quality of the surgical techniques, and calls have therefore been made for the establishment of standard techniques and procedures. This book accordingly presents state of the art knowledge on bariatric and metabolic surgery with the aim of facilitating the sharing and exchange of knowledge, documenting effective techniques, and enhancing safety and outcomes. All technical aspects are covered in detail, and the text is complemented by many helpful illustrations. A further key feature is the provision of accompanying surgical videos, which will be of value to both novice and experienced surgeons. This textbook will be a great asset in clinical practice for all who are involved or interested in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

Summary: This book describes the surgical bariatric procedures most frequently performed worldwide and examines their evolution in recent years both within Italy and internationally. For each operation, indications, the surgical technique, potential complications, and the outcomes with respect to weight and obesity-associated comorbidities are presented. In view of the significant failure rate revealed by studies on the long-term results of bariatric surgery, the problem of weight regain and revision surgery are also discussed in detail, covering the different types of revision, conversion to other procedures, and the main outcomes. In addition, individual chapters focus on selected topics of importance. The role of bariatric surgery in the cure of type 2 diabetes ("diabetes surgery") is discussed and the debate over the significance of gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia for choice of procedure is summarized. Finally, the most common endoluminal procedures, which have been gaining in importance, are described and other bariatric operations, outlined.

Contents:
1 History of Obesity Surgery in Italy
2 Current indications to Bariatric Surgery in adult and children
3 Bariatric Surgery Worlwide
4 Evolution of Bariatric Surgery in Italy
TECHNIQUES AND COMPLICATIONS
5 Gastric Banding
6 Sleeve Gastrectomy
7 Gastric Bypass
8 One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
9 Standard Bilio-Pancreatic-Diversion
10 Duodenal Switch
11 Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
12 Ileal Interposition
REVISIONAL SURGERY
13 The problem of weight regain
14 Band Revision and Conversion to other procedures
15 Sleeve Revision and Conversion to other procedures
16 RYGB Revision and Conversion to other procedures
SELECTED TOPICS
17 The problem of GERD and Hiatal Hernia
18 Diabetes Surgery: current indications and techniques
19 Endoluminal Procedures
20 Other Bariatric Operations.

Summary: This book offers a step-by-step guide to mental health assessment for bariatric surgery patients. A general introduction explains the concepts of bariatric psychology and psychiatry, their relevance in contemporary bariatric surgery, and reasons to include psychologists and psychiatrists in multidisciplinary teams taking care of bariatric patients. The following four chapters address the aspects of mental health that are investigated by bariatric psychology. The psychological processes analyzed here play a major role in influencing patients' perception of the outcomes of bariatric surgery and in determining their commitment to lifestyle changes and follow-up programs. The second part of the book includes nine chapters addressing the clinical conditions relevant to bariatric psychiatry. For each condition, the major focus is on the impact of psychopathology on bariatric surgery outcomes (weight loss, weight regain, quality of life) and the impact of surgery on its course (remission, worsening, de novo onset). Each chapter in this part includes a discussion of the diagnostic instruments (i.e., structured interviews, clinician-rated tests, and patient-rated tests) that should be used to obtain a valid assessment of the patient's mental status. Separate chapters focus on psychiatric complications (e.g., suicide and addiction transfer) and psychological problems related to quality of life (e.g., body image dissatisfaction) that may emerge postoperatively. Data on these postsurgery conditions has been reported only recently and, therefore, no published book deals with them. The final chapter offers an overview of unsolved issues in bariatric psychology and psychiatry and reviews emerging research findings that are likely to change assessment and care of bariatric patients' mental health in the near future. Given its scope-and its wealth of tables, diagrams, mnemonics, and key fact boxes-the book will be an invaluable reference tool for clinicians.

Contents:
Bariatric surgery and mental health
Patients' motivations, expectations, and experiences
Personality traits
Body image and body dissatisfaction
Childhood trauma
Eating disorders
Depressive disorders
Anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD
Personality disorders
Bipolar disorder
Psychotic disorders
Intellectual disability
Substance and alcohol use disorders
Suicide and self-harm
Current problems and future directions.

Summary: The present book intends to provide a comprehensive guide on the field of robotic bariatric surgery. It covers all the stages to fulfill credentialing for performing robotic surgery, from an introduction to the robot device until comprehensive descriptions of surgical procedures. Also, robotic surgery is presented as an institutional program and we describe how to establish a robotic program in a hospital environment. The currently accepted and most common procedures – sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch – are described in detail, with a step-by-step description of the techniques, followed by a wealth of photos and videos for each case. Special attention is given to the employment of robotic bariatric surgery in exceptional conditions, such as in super-obese patients, reoperations and revisional procedures. Critical issues, for the success of the robotic surgical interventions, such as anesthesia, are also addressed. Finally, the outcomes of robotic bariatric surgery are described, including long-term weight loss, improvement and resolution of comorbidities and improvement in quality of life. Bariatric Robotic Surgery is the first book specially devoted to this modality of surgical intervention. It is a fundamental tool for surgeons, residents and fellows who want to start a robotic bariatric surgery program. The book also helps experienced robotic surgeons to keep contact with the various available robotic surgical techniques. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Introduction.- Robotics in bariatric surgery: historical perspective.- Role of Robotics in Bariatric Surgery in Developing World.- Team Training in Robotic Bariatric Surgery.- The Da Vinci robot system.- Training and credentialing in robotic bariatric surgery.- Establishing a robotic bariatric practice.- Anesthesia in robotic surgery.- Robotic sleeve gastrectomy.- Robotic roux in Y gastric bypass
hand-sewn anastomosis.- Robotic roux in Y gastric bypass
stapled anastomosis.- Robotic roux in Y gastric bypass in superobese patients.- Robotic duodenal switch.- Complications in robotic bariatric surgery.- Revisional robotic bariatric surgery
weight regain.- Revisional robotic bariatric surgery.- Outcomes data for robotic surgery.

Contents:
Introduction and Overview of Current and Emerging Operations.-Anesthesia for the bariatric patient: optimizing safety and managing complications
Optimizing perioperative management: Perioperative care & protocols to prevent & detect early complications
Thromboembolic disease in the bariatric patient: Prevention, diagnosis and management
Hemorrhage after bariatric surgery: evaluation and management
Enteric Leaks after Gastric Bypass: Prevention and Management
Enteric Leaks After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Prevention and Management
Workup of abdominal pain in the gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy patient
Work-up of Abdominal Pain or Vomiting in the Gastric Band Patient
Internal hernias: prevention, diagnosis & management
Marginal and Peptic Ulcers: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management
Gastrointestinal Obstruction in the Bypass Patient
Food intolerance in the sleeve patient: prevention, evaluation and management
Gallstones and Common Bile Duct Stones in the Bariatric Surgery Patient: Surgical and Endoscopic Management
Management of Abdominal Wall Hernias in the Bariatric Patient
Band Prolapse: Diagnosis and Management
Band erosion: surgical and endoscopic management
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Evaluation and Management of Complications
Inadequate Weight Loss after Bypass and Sleeve
Failed weight loss after lap band surgery
Post-Gastric Bypass Hypoglycemia: Diagnosis and Management
Nutritional complications and emergencies
Excessive Skin After Massive Weight Loss: Body Contouring and Bariatric Surgery
The Psychological complications after bariatric surgery (eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, body image, etc.)
Medical Malpractice in the 21st Century.

Summary: This book explores the clinical risks of obesity and how they can be prevented and resolved through vigorous treatment. The book covers the basic elements of bariatric surgery to ensure that non-specialist clinicians will be able to educate and advise patients on the treatment process. Corrections to current medical misconceptions surrounding bariatric surgery will give patients more realistic expectations of obesity treatment. This book aims to provide basic information to non-specialist general practitioners, nurses, and health care professionals, to aid in the management of obesity through lifestyle and behavioural therapy, as well as drugs and surgery. Diet, lifestyle treatments, drug therapy, dietary supplementation, and referral patterns are very different in post-operative individuals, and this book will allow patients to be given individualised treatment altered for each person's clinical needs. David Haslam is Chair of the National Obesity Forum (NOF) and a GP with a special interest in obesity and cardiometabolic disease, Physician in Obesity Medicine at the Centre for Obesity Research at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Professor Haslam is Visiting Professor at the Robert Gordon University Aberdeen, and Visiting Professor at Chester University. He contributed to formulating the guidelines for adult obesity management in primary care and produced the first Primary Care guidelines for management of childhood obesity with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Matt Capehorn founded and is a Clinical Manager and GPwSI at the Rotherham Institute for Obesity (RIO). RIO is a part of the award-winning NHS Rotherham Weight Management Strategy that won the 2009 NHS Health and Social Care Award for best commissioned service. Doctor Capehorn has been active on several local, regional and national advisory boards and regularly speaks at meetings to healthcare professionals, encouraging weight management services.

Contents:
1: Obesity in context; what is the need for assessment and management of obesity and related conditions
2: The Global problem of obesity, and the nature of the epidemic
3: Obesity; a recent epidemic? nothing new under the sun
4: Obesity: dental and metabolic health
5: Commercial Weight Loss Plans
6: The Role of Formula Very Low and Low Energy Diets in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes management
7: The key role of the nurse practitioner in obesity management
8: Pharmaceutical management of obesity and related conditions
9: Physical activity and exercise: Challenging misconceptions and considerations for people with obesity
10: Recognising and eradicating weight stigma and discrimination from healthcare
11: setting up a tier 3 service and the barriers to it
12: Commissioning of weight management services
13: The staff roles and facilities in a tier 3 service
14: . The role of the psychologist in weight management and bariatric surgery
15: Health. Macronutrient digestion and the resulting impact on hormones and body weight
16: Teaching Kitchens for nutritional education and cooking skills
17: Intro to Luton
18: The commissioning process
19: Specialist dietitian
20: Specialist bariatric nurse
21: Bariatric psychologist, and extended team
22: Bariatric anaesthetist
23: Specialist bariatric nurse post-operative care
24: Specialist bariatric nurse. The surgical process
25: Education and continuous learning
26: Case studies.

Summary: This book aims to deepen collaboration between gastroenterologists and surgeons by providing endoscopists and gastroenterologists with a clear understanding of the anatomic alterations likely to be observed after bariatric surgery and acquainting bariatric surgeons with the possibilities offered by endoscopic treatment of obesity itself and of the complications associated with bariatric surgery. The treatment approach in patients with obesity and morbid obesity is usually stepwise, starting with dietary measures, exercise, and behavioral therapy, followed by pharmaceutical therapies, endoscopic bariatric therapy, and, finally, bariatric surgery. Endoscopists and gastroenterologists are involved first because the gastrointestinal tract is affected by obesity-related co-morbidity and second because it provides access for a range of treatment modalities involving endoscopy. Bariatric surgeons may need the assistance of endoscopists and gastroenterologists in the preoperative work-up of patients, in the perioperative period, when acute complications may require an endoscopic intervention, or in the late follow-up period, when complications or insufficient weight loss may be present. This book will be of value for both groups of specialists, enabling them to optimize their cooperation to the benefit of patients.

Summary: This book presents the microscopic and macroscopic bark structure of more than 180 different tree and shrub species from Europe, Asia and North America. It is the first compendium to demonstrate the anatomical variability in bark since almost 70 years (Holdheide 1951). The introductory chapter explains with high-quality microphotographs the anatomical traits most important for identification and ecological interpretation of barks, and the monographic part demonstrates in text and pictures the species-specific patterns. The species treatments are grouped by their main biomes. Each species description first characterizes the macroscopic aspects with its main form, features and habitat with text and pictures of the whole plant and the barks in a young and old stage. This is followed by the microscopical description of each species. The microscopic photographs are based on double-stained slides, revealing the quality and distribution of unlignified and lignified tissues in low and high magnification. The book fills a scientific gap: Archeologists and soil scientists want to identify prehistoric and historical remnants. Ecophysiologists are interested in the distribution of conducting and non-conducting tissues in the phloem and xylem along the stem axis and the internal longevity of cells. Ecologists get information about internal defense mechanisms and technologists are enabled to recognize indicators relevant in biophysics and technology.

Contents:
Introduction
The Boreal Taiga
Subalpine and Subarctic Dwarf Shrubs
Mountain Ranges in Eurasia
Deciduous Forest of Temperate Europe
Deciduous Forest of Submediterranean Europe
Deciduous Forest of Eastern Asia
Deciduous Forest of Eastern North America
Coniferous Forest of Pacific North America
Mediterranean Hard-Leaved Forest.

Summary: "With heart-shaped face, buff back and wings, and pure white underparts, the barn owl is a distinctive and much-loved bird that has fascinated people from many cultures throughout history. How did the barn owl colonize the world? What adaptations have made this bird so successful? How is the increasing impact of human disturbance affecting these animals? Answering these questions and more, Alexandre Roulin brings together the main global perspectives on the evolution, ecology and behaviour of the barn owl and its relatives, discussing topics such as high reproductive potential, physiology, social and family interactions, pronounced colour variation and global distribution. Accessible and beautifully illustrated, this definitive volume on the barn owl is for researchers, professionals and graduate students in ornithology, animal behaviour, ecology, conservation biology and evolutionary biology, and will also appeal to amateur ornithologists and nature lovers"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "This book summarizes the latest advances in the field, covering clinical presentation and features, diagnostic testing, current and new lab techniques, histologic appearances, and differential diagnoses of major skin diseases. For virtually every kind of skin lesion, this skill-sharpening resource has everything clinicians need to successfully perform differential diagnosis at the microscopic level. Barnhill's Dermatopathology features a systematic approach that cuts through the complexity of the discipline's traditional disease-oriented focus, providing a ready-to-use diagnostic approach that puts the entire world of dermatopathology into perspective. The book's vast scope encompasses all skin disease processes - inflammatory, non-inflammatory, infections, and proliferations (hamartomas, hyperplasias, and neoplasms, plus disorders of the nails, oral and genital mucosa, and conjunctiva). This fourth edition includes thoroughly updated and revised chapters ; new detailed appendices on laboratory methods, stains, and updated immunohistochemistry ; newly updated sections on various inflammatory conditions, infections, melanocytic, lymphoid, vascular, and other neoplastic conditions ; more than 1500 high-quality color images ; and two new chapters on disorders of the genital mucosa and tumors of the conjunctiva."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Introduction to Microscopic Interpretation / Raymond L. Barnhill and Daniel M. Jones
Spongiotic Dermatitis / Preeti Jhorar, Michael Murphy, and Jane M. Grant-Kels
Interface Dermatitis / Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins and Thomas D. Horn
Psoriasiform Dermatitis / Isabella Fried, Raymond L. Barnhill
Superficial and Deep Perivascular Dermatitis / A. Neil Crowson
Nodular and Diffuse Cutaneous Infiltrates / Garrett Desman, Jeff D. Harvell, Raymond L. Barnhill
Intraepidermal Vesiculopustular Diseases / Cynthia M. Magro, A. Neil Crowson, Terence J. Harrist
Subepidermal Blistering Diseases / A. Neil Crowson and Cynthia M. Magro
Vasculitis and Related Disorders / Sarah K. Barksdale and Raymond L. Barnhill
Disorders of Cutaneous Appendages / Lynne J. Goldberg and Sarah K. Barksdale
Panniculitis / Almut Boer-Auer, Raymond L. Barnhill, Birgitta Schmidt
Cutaneous Drug Eruptions / A. Neil Crowson and Cynthia M. Magro
Cutaneous Reactions to Exogenous Agents / A. Neil Crowson and Cynthia M. Magro
Alterations of the Stratum Corneum and Epidermis / Michael W. Piepkorn
Disorders of Pigmentation / A. Neil Crowson, Cynthia M. Magro, Anne Janin, and Raymond L. Barnhill
Deposition Disorders / Franco Rongioletti, Raymond L. Barnhill
Alterations of Collagen and Elastin / Garrett Desman and Raymond L. Barnhill
Ectopic Tissue / Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins
Bacterial Infections / Ronald P. Rapini
Treponemal and Rickettsial Diseases / A. Neil Crowson, Cynthia M. Magro, J. Stephen Dumler, and Raymond L. Barnhill Fungal Infections / Alexandre Alanio, Matthew W. McCarthy, Thomas J. Walsh, Raymond L. Barnhill, and Catherine Lisa Kauffman
Viral Infections / Garrett Desman, Clay J. Cockerell, and James J. Lyons
Protozoal and Algal Infections / Eileen Burd, Lars Westblade, and Paul Hofman
Helminthic Diseases / Blaine A. Mathison, Raymond L. Barnhill
Cutaneous Cysts and Related Lesions / Glynis A. Scott
Tumors of the Epidermis / Alan S. Boyd
Tumors of Melanocytes / Raymond L. Barnhill, Michael W. Piepkorn, Armita Bahrami, Artur Zembowicz, and Thomas Wiesner
Tumors with Hair Follicle and Sebaceous Differentiation / Maxime Battistella, Mark R. Wick, Heinz Kutzner, Raymond L. Barnhill
Sweat Gland Tumors / Maxime Battistella, Mark R. Wick, Heinz Kutzner, and Raymond L. Barnhill
Fibrous and Fibrohistiocytic Tumors / Scott C. Bresler, Stefan Kraft, Jason L. Hornick, and Scott R. Granter
Vascular Tumors and Vascular Malformations / Heinz Kutzner, Hansgeorg Muller, Michel Wassef, Steven J. Hunt, Daniel J. Santa Cruz, Raymond L. Barnhill
Tumors of Adipose Tissue, Muscle, Cartilage, and Bone / Kristen M. Paral and Thomas Krausz
Neural and Neuroendocrine Tumors / Zsolt B. Argenyi, Chris H. Jokinen
Lymphoid, Leukemic, and Other Cellular Infiltrates / Werner Kempf, Guenter Burg, Cesare Massone, Lorenzo Cerroni, Melissa Pulitzer, A. Neil Crowson, and Cynthia M. Magro
Cutaneous Metastases / Ghadah Al Sannaa, Alexander J. Lazar
Disorders of the Nail Apparatus / Aldo Gonzalez-Serva, Raymond Barnhill
Disorders of Oral Mucosa / Mark A. Lerman and Sook-Bin Woo
Disorders of the Genital Mucosa / Russell A. Ball, Katherine M. Ball, Kelly L. West
Conjunctival Tumors / Artur Zembowicz, Jakub Khzouz, Sarah E. Coupland, Nathalie Cassoux, Raymond Barnhill.

Contents:
Inflammatory diseases of the epidermis
Dermal based inflammatory diseases
Vesiculobullous diseases
Vasculitis and related disorders
Inflammatory diseases of adnexal structures and subcutis
Alterations to components of the epidermis and dermis
Infectious diseases of the skin
Tumors of the epidermis and cysts
Adnexal tumors
Melanocytic proliferations
Tumors of mesenchymal origin
Lymphoid, leukemic, and other cellular infiltrates.

Summary: In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston went to Plateau, Alabama, just outside Mobile, to interview eighty-six-year-old Cudjo Lewis. Of the millions of men, women, and children transported from Africa to America as slaves, Cudjo was then the only person alive to tell the story of this integral part of the nation's history. Hurston was there to record Cudjo's firsthand account of the raid that led to his capture and bondage fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was outlawed in the United States. In 1931, Hurston returned to Plateau, the African-centric community three miles from Mobile founded by Cudjo and other former slaves from his ship. Spending more than three months there, she talked in depth with Cudjo about the details of his life. During those weeks, the young writer and the elderly formerly enslaved man ate peaches and watermelon that grew in the backyard and talked about Cudjo's past--memories from his childhood in Africa, the horrors of being captured and held in a barracoon for selection by American slavers, the harrowing experience of the Middle Passage packed with more than 100 other souls aboard the Clotilda, and the years he spent in slavery until the end of the Civil War. Based on those interviews, featuring Cudjo's unique vernacular, and written from Hurston's perspective with the compassion and singular style that have made her one of the preeminent American authors of the twentieth-century, Barracoon masterfully illustrates the tragedy of slavery and of one life forever defined by it. Offering insight into the pernicious legacy that continues to haunt us all, black and white, this poignant and powerful work is an invaluable contribution to our shared history and culture.

Contents:
Foreword. Those who love us never leave us alone with our grief : reading Barracoon : the story of the last "black cargo" / by Alice Walker
Introduction
Editor's note
Barracoon. Preface
Introduction
THe king arrives
Barracoon
Slavery
Freedom
Marriage
Kossula learns about law
Alone
Appendix. Takkoi or Attako--children's game
Stories Kossula told me
The monkey and the camel
Story of de Jona
Now disa Abraham fadda de faitful
The lion woman
Afterword and additional materials / edited by Deborah G. Plant.

Contents:
Chapter 6: Cryotherapy and Electrodesiccation & Curettage for Basal Cell Carcinoma Intro
Preface
Contents
Contributors
Editor Biographies
Chapter 1: Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Epidemiology
Introduction
Geography
Demographics
Location and Histologic Subtype
Morbidity and Mortality
Economic Burden
Prevention
Risk Factors
Introduction
UV Radiation
Photosensitizing Medications
Ionizing Radiation
Chemical Exposures
Immunosuppression
Genes
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Pathophysiology of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Its Associated Genetic Syndromes
Introduction Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (BCNS)
Bazex-Dupre-Christol Syndrome
Rombo Syndrome
Additional Genetic Syndromes with Increased Risk of Basal Cell Carcinoma
References
Chapter 3: Histopathology of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Its Variants
Introduction
Common Histologic Features
Histologic Variants
Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
Infundibulocystic/Hamartomatous Basal Cell Carcinoma
Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus
Infiltrative Basal Cell Carcinoma
Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma
Micronodular Basal Cell Carcinoma Clear Cell Basal Cell Carcinoma
Adenoid Basal Cell Carcinoma
Pleomorphic Basal Cell Carcinoma
Keratotic Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma with Matrical Differentiation
Basal Cell Carcinoma with Ductal Differentiation
Metaplastic Basal Cell Carcinoma
High-Risk Features
References
Chapter 4: Topical Therapy for the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Introduction
Background
Mechanism of Action
Imiquimod
5-Fluorouracil
Ingenol Mebutate
Efficacy
Imiquimod
5-Fluorouracil
Ingenol Mebutate
Safety
Imiquimod
5-Fluorouracil Ingenol Mebutate
Comparative Studies
Imiquimod
Comparison of Different Treatment Regimens of Imiquimod to Vehicle Cream
Comparison of Imiquimod to Other Treatment Modalities
5-Fluorouracil
Ingenol Mebutate
Emerging Topical Treatments and Combination Therapies
Combination Therapies
Imiquimod Plus CT
Imiquimod Plus PDT
Imiquimod Plus Curettage
Imiquimod Plus MMS
5-FU Combination Therapy
Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Local Immunotherapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma with Interferon
Introduction
Background Role of the Immune System
Treatment with Immunostimulatory Agents (ISRX)
Efficacy
Low Recurrence Rate
Normal Skin Markings
Cosmesis
Preservation of Function
No Wound
All Other Therapeutic Options Remain Open
Disadvantages of ISRX
Mechanism of Action of ISRX
Patient/Tumor Selection
Interferon Injections
Preparation of IFN for Injection
Injection Technique
Dosage of IFN
Combination of IFN with IMIQ
Side Effects
Recommended Follow-Up for BCC Treated with ISRX
Conclusion
References

Summary: This manual will help oral implantologists to understand the principles that underlie the use of basal implants as a means to provide simple solutions to complex and highly demanding clinical situations without the need for prior bone grafting. It will also serve as a richly illustrated practical guide to application of the technique. The book is in three parts, the first of which discusses basic principles and related themes, including osteogenesis, osseointegration, cortical anchorage stability, biomechanics, surgical techniques, and basal implant prosthodontics. Step-by-step guidance is then offered on the application of these principles, focusing on operating techniques, 3D treatment planning, transitional and final screw-secured prostheses, and postoperative follow-up. The third part of the book addresses a wide range of clinical situations that can be treated by basal implantology, with particular attention to the treatment of high, thin alveolar ridges and the atrophic maxilla and mandible and to the correction of previous implant failures. Potential complications and postimplantation neuropathies are also discussed, with guidance on their management.

Contents:
Basic Principles of Basal Implantology: Definition and Goals of Basal Implantology
Principles of Initial Bone Bed Preparation
The Stability Principle
Biomechanics
3D Implant Planning for Basal Implantology
Basal Implantology Techniques. Step by Step Guide to Basal Implantology: Patient Selection and Treatment Planning
Priorities in Extreme Situations
Atraumatic Operating Techniques
Post-Operative Follow-up. Clinical Situations: Type of Edentulism
Single Tooth Replacement with Basal Implants
Multiple Tooth Replacements With Basal Implants
Complete Edentulism; the Atrophic Maxilla and/or Mandible. Maintenance, Long-Term Follow-up and Correction of Problems: Maintenance
Long-Term Follow-up
Correction of Problems.

Contents:
Introduction to medical research
Study designs in medical research
Summarizing data & presenting data in tables & graphs
Probability & related topics for making inferences about data
Research questions about one group
Research questions about two separate or independent groups
Research questions about means in three or more groups
Research questions about relationships among variables
Analyzing research questions about survival
Statistical methods for multiple variables
Survey research
Methods of evidence-based medicine and decision analysis
Reading the medical literature.

Summary: This book provides detailed information on basic and advanced laboratory techniques in histopathology and cytology. It discusses the principles of and offers clear guidance on all routine and special laboratory techniques. In addition, it covers various advanced laboratory techniques, such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, liquid based cytology, polymerase chain reaction, tissue microarray, and molecular technology. Further, the book includes numerous color illustrations, tables and boxes to familiarize the reader with the work of a pathology laboratory. The book is mainly intended for postgraduate students and fellows in pathology as well as practicing pathologists. The book is also relevant for all the laboratory technicians and students of laboratory technology.

Contents:
Fixation of histology samples
Processing of tissue
Embedding of tissue
Decalcification of bone
Tissue microtomy
Frozen section of tissue: technique and applications
Staining principle and general procedure of stain
Haematoxylin and eosin stain
Special stains for protein, lipid, carbohydrate, nucleic acid and pigments
Stains for the connective tissue
Stains for the amyloid
Stains for the microbial organisms
Cytology sample: procurement, fixation and processing
Routine staining in cytology laboratory
Fine needle aspiration biopsy technique
Immunochemistry in histology and cytology: principle, technique and applications
Flow cytometry: principle, technique and applications
Digital image analysis and virtual microscopy: principle, technique and applications
Liquid based cytology and automated screening devices
Polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing: principle, technique and applications
Fluorescent in situ hybridisation techniques: principle, technique and applications
Tissue microarray: technique and applications
Sanger sequencing and next generation gene sequencing: basic principles and applications
Light microscope: optical components, principle and handling
Fluorescence microscope and confocal microscopy: basic parts and principle
Laboratory organization and quality control
Laboratory safety: essential precautions.

Summary: The second edition of this well-received book provides detailed information on the basic and advanced laboratory techniques in histopathology and cytology. It offers clear guidance on the principles and techniques of routine and special laboratory techniques. It also covers advanced laboratory techniques such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, liquid-based cytology, polymerase chain reactions, tissue microarray, molecular technology, etc. The book's second edition covers several important recent topics with many new chapters, such as liquid biopsy, artificial neural network, digital pathology, and next-generation sequencing. Each chapter elucidates basic principle, practical methods, troubleshooting, and clinical applications of the technique. It includes multiple colored line drawings, microphotographs, and tables to illustrate each technique. The book is a helpful guide to the post-graduate students and fellows in pathology, practicing pathologists, as well as laboratory technicians, and research students.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Fixation of histology samples: Principles, methods and types of fixatives
Chapter 2: Processing of tissue in the histopathology laboratory
Chapter 3: Embedding of tissue in histopathology
Chapter 4: Decalcification of bony and hard tissue for histopathology processing
Chapter 5: Tissue Microtomy: principle and procedure
Chapter 6: Frozen section: Principle and procedure
Chapter 7: Staining principle and general procedure of staining of the tissue
Chapter 8: Haematoxylin and Eosin stain of the tissue section
Chapter 9: Special Stains for the carbohydrate, protein, lipid, nucleic acid and pigments
Chapter 10: Connective tissue stain: Principle and procedure
Chapter 11: Amyloid staining
Chapter 12: Stains for the Microbial Organisms
Chapter 13: Cytology sample procurement, fixation and processing
Chapter 14: Routine staining in cytology laboratory
Chapter 15: The basic technique of fine needle aspiration cytology
Chapter 16: Immunocytochemistry in histology and cytology
Chapter 17: Flow cytometry: Basic principles, procedure and applications in pathology
Chapter 18: Digital pathology
Chapter 19: Automation in the laboratory and Liquid-based cytology
Chapter 20: Polymerase chain reaction: Principle, technique and applications in pathology
Chapter 21: Fluorescent in situ hybridisation techniques in pathology: Principle, technique and applications
Chapter 22: Tissue microarray in pathology: Principal, technique and applications
Chapter 23: Sanger sequencing and next-generation gene sequencing: Basic principles and applications in pathology
Chapter 24: Liquid biopsy: Basic principles, techniques and applications
Chapter 25: Artificial neural network in Pathology: Basic principles and applications
Chapter 26: Compound Light microscope and other different microscopes
Chapter 27: Fluorescence microscope, confocal microscope and other advanced microscopes: Basic principles and applications in pathology
Chapter 28: Electron microscopy: Principle, components, optics and specimen processing
Chapter 29: Quality control and laboratory organization
Chapter 30: Laboratory safety and laboratory waste disposal
Multiple choice questions for the self-assessment.

Contents:
Section 1. Basic bone biology and physiology
section 2. Assessment of bone structure and function
section 3. Skeletal adaptation
section 4. Hormonal and metabolic effects on bone
section 5. Skeletal disease and treatment.

Summary: This book explains the chemistry of Organophosphorus compounds (OPs), their mechanism of toxicity and the history of OPs from their initial discovery to the development of new compounds such as Novichoks. It details the harmful effects to human health both as a result of acute and chronic OP exposure and the necessary clinical management of affected patients to reduce their toxic side effects. The book also explains the detrimental effect that OPs have had on the environment and the efforts being made to prevent this in the future. Finally, the book looks at the incidents where OPs have been used as chemical warfare agents. Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Organophosphorus Compounds aims to act as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of OPs and is a key resource for clinical toxicologists and related health professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis and clinical management of OP patients, toxicologists and other scientists involved in research on OPs including regulatory issues and postgraduate students in Toxicology and related fields.

Contents:
Chemistry and Classification of OP Compounds
History of the Use and Epidemiology of Organophosphorus Poisoning
Acute Toxicity of Organophosphorus Compounds
Chronic Toxicity of Organophosphorus Compounds
Toxicity and Novel Biomarkers of OP Exposure
Clinical Management of Acute OP Pesticide Poisoning
Clinical Management of Organophosphorus Nerve Agents' Poisonings
Occupational and Environmental Aspectsof Organophosphorus Compounds
Summary, Discussion, and Conclusions.

Contents:
Section I. Anatomy
Section II. Physics, monitoring, and anesthesia delivery devices
Section III. Principles of pharmacology
Section IV. Clinical sciences
Section V. Organ-based basic and clinical sciences
Section VI. Professional challenges.

Summary: Introductory Problems -- Additional Problems -- Laboratory Experiences -- 3 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion -- Basic Concepts Related to Kinetics -- Inertia -- Mass -- Force -- Center of Gravity -- Weight -- Pressure -- Volume -- Density -- Torque -- Impulse -- Mechanical Loads on the Human Body -- Compression, Tension, and Shear -- Mechanical Stress -- Torsion, Bending, and Combined Loads -- The Effects of Loading -- Repetitive versus Acute Loads -- Tools for Measuring Kinetic Quantities -- Vector Algebra -- Vector Composition -- Vector Resolution

Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 What Is Biomechanics?
Biomechanics: Definition and Perspective
What Problems Are Studied by Biomechanists?
Why Study Biomechanics?
Problem-Solving Approach
Quantitative versus Qualitative Problems
Solving Qualitative Problems
Formal versus Informal Problems
Solving Formal Quantitative Problems
Units of Measurement
Summary
Introductory Problems
Additional Problems
Laboratory Experiences
2 Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
Forms of Motion Linear Motion
Angular Motion
General Motion
Mechanical Systems
Standard Reference Terminology
Anatomical Reference Position
Directional Terms
Anatomical Reference Planes
Anatomical Reference Axes
Joint Movement Terminology
Sagittal Plane Movements
Frontal Plane Movements
Transverse Plane Movements
Other Movements
Spatial Reference Systems
Analyzing Human Movement
Prerequisite Knowledge for a Qualitative Analysis
Planning a Qualitative Analysis
Conducting a Qualitative Analysis
Tools for Measuring Kinematic Quantities
Video and Film Graphic Solution of Vector Problems
Trigonometric Solution of Vector Problems
Summary
Introductory Problems
Additional Problems
Laboratory Experiences
4 The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development
Composition and Structure of Bone Tissue
Material Constituents
Structural Organization
Types of Bones
Bone Growth and Development
Longitudinal Growth
Circumferential Growth
Adult Bone Development
Bone Response to Stress
Bone Modeling and Remodeling
Bone Hypertrophy
Bone Atrophy
Osteoporosis Postmenopausal and Age-Associated Osteoporosis
Female Athlete Triad
Preventing and Treating Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Common Bone Injuries
The Biomechanics of Bone Fractures
Epiphyseal Injuries
Summary
Introductory Problems
Additional Problems
Laboratory Experiences
5 The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations
Joint Architecture
Immovable Joints
Slightly Movable Joints
Freely Movable Joints
Articular Cartilage
Articular Fibrocartilage
Articular Connective Tissue
Joint Stability
Shape of the Articulating Bone Surfaces

Summary: "Biomechanics is a field that analyzes the mechanical aspects of biological organisms. In this book focused on human biomechanics, anatomical and mechanical factors, as well as functional applications are covered. The integrated approach to coverage of these areas taken in previous editions is continued in this ninth edition"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
What Is Biomechanics?
Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development
The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations
The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle
The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity
The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity
The Biomechanics of the Human Spine
Linear Kinematics of Human Movement
Angular Kinematics of Human Movement
Linear Kinetics of Human Movement
Equilibrium and Human Movement Angular Kinetics of Human Movement
Human Movement in a Fluid Medium
Appendix A: Basic Mathematics and Related Skills
Appendix B: Trigonometric Functions
Appendix C: Common Units of Measurement
Appendix D: Anthropometric Parameters for the Human Body
Appendix E: Equations
Glossary

Contents:
Part I. The Basics
1.History of Anesthesia
2.Preoperative Evaluation
3. Approach to Anesthesia
4. Perioperative Airway Management
5. Anesthesia Machine
6. Patient Monitoring
7. Fluid and Electrolyte balance
8. Transfusion Medicine
Part II. Anesthetic Pharmacology
9. Mechanisms of Anesthetic Action
10. Inhalational Anesthetics
11. Intravenous Induction Agents
12. Opioids and Benzodiazepines
13. Neuromuscular blocking and reversal agents
14. Antiemetics
15. NSAIDs and Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists
16. Diuretics
17. Cardiovascular pharmacology
18. Local Anesthetics
19. Allergic reactions
20. Drug Interactions
Part III. Regional Anesthesia
21. Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
22. Peripheral nerve blocks
23. Ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks
24. Pain Management
25. Orthopedic Anesthesia
Part IV. Specialty Anesthesia
26. Cardiac Anesthesia
27. Vascular Anesthesia
28. Ophthalmic Surgery
29. Neuroanesthesia
30. Ambulatory Anesthesia
31. Non-Operating Room Anesthesia
32. Hepatic and Gastrointestinal diseases
33. Renal and Urinary Tract Diseases
34. Endocrine diseases
35. Neurological and Neuromuscular Diseases
36. Ophthalmic Surgery
37. Ear, nose and throat surgery
38. Obstetric Anesthesia
39. Pediatric Anesthesia
40. Critical Care
41. Postoperative anesthesia care
Part V. Special Anesthesia Topics
42. Obesity
43. The Elderly patient
44. Pulmonary Aspiration & Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
45. Acid Base balance
46. Trauma
47. Spine Surgery
48. Robotic Surgery
49. Patient positioning and Common nerve injuries
50. Substance Abuse
51. Awareness under anesthesia
52. Infectious diseases
53. Alternative Medicine and Anesthesia
54. Cosmetic Surgery
55. Hazards of Working in the Operating Room
56. Operating room management
57. Residency Requirements and Guidelines.

Summary: Clinically oriented and student friendly, Basic Clinical Neuroscience provides the anatomic and pathophysiologic basis necessary to understand neurologic abnormalities. This concise but comprehensive text emphasizes the localization of specific medically important structures and clinically important pathways, using anatomy-enhancing illustrations. [From book jacket].

Contents:
Part I. Organization, cellular components, and topography of the CNS
Introduction, organization, and cellular components
Spinal cord: topography and functional levels
Brainstem: topography and functional levels
Forebrain: topography and functional levels
Part II. Motor systems
Lower motor neurons: flaccid paralysis
The Pyramidal system: spastic paralysis
Spinal motor organization and brainstem supraspinal paths: postcapsular lesion recovery and decerebrate posturing
The Basal ganglia: dyskinesia
The Cerebellum: ataxia
The Ocular motor system: gaze disorders
Part III. Sensory systems
The Somatosensory system: anesthesia and analgesia
The Auditory system: deafness
The Vestibular system: vertigo and nystagmus
The Visual system: anopsia
The Gustatory and olfactory systems: ageusia and anosmia
Part IV. The Cerebral cortex and limbic system
The Cerebral cortex: aphasia, agnosia, and apraxia
The Limbic system: anterograde amnesia and inappropriate social behavior
Part V. The Visceral system
The Hypothalamus: vegetative and endocrine imbalance
The Autonomic nervous system: visceral abnormalities
Part VI. The Reticular formation and cranial nerves
Reticular formation: modulation and activation
Summary of the cranial nerves: components and abnormalities
Part VII. Accessory components
The Blood supply of the central nervous system: stroke
The Cerebrospinal fluid system: hydrocephalus
Part VIII. Development, aging, and response of neurons to injury
Development of the nervous system: congenital anomalies
Aging of the nervous system: dementia
Recovery of function of the nervous system: plasticity and regeneration
Part IX. Where is the lesion?
Principles for locating lesions and clinical illustrations.

Summary: This book is a practical guidebook in biochemistry, for medical as well as life sciences' students. The book covers reference values, sample collection procedure and detailed protocol to perform experiments. Each experiment starts with a brief introduction of the protocol, followed by specimen requirements and procedure. The procedures are presented in a very lucid manner and discuss details of calculations and clinical interpretations, The book is divided into 29 chapters, It offers references, general guidelines and abbreviations and provides principles and procedures of clinical biochemistry tests, along with their diagnostic importance.

Contents:
Common clinical laboratory hazards and waste disposal
Blood collection and preservation
Quality Control in laboratory
Automation in clinical laboratory
Photometry-Colorimeter and Spectrophotometer
Preparation of general laboratory solutions and buffers
Examination of urine for normal constituents
To perform qualitative tests for urinary proteins
To determine the quantity of proteins in urine sample using Biuret reaction
To estimate the amount of total protein and albumin in serum and to find A/G ratio
To perform qualitative test for reducing substances in urine
Quantitative analysis of reducing sugars in urine
Estimation of blood glucose levels by Glucose Oxidase method
Estimation of blood glucose levels by Folin and Wu method
To perform Glucose Tolerance Test
Estimation of urea in serum and urine
To determine urea clearance
To estimate creatinine level in serum and urine by Jaffe's reaction
To determine creatinine clearance
To determine the uric acid concentration in serum and urine
Estimation of total calcium in serum and urine
Estimation of inorganic phosphorus in serum and urine
To estimate the amount of total cholesterol in serum
To estimate total and direct bilirubin in serum
To determine Alanine and Aspartate Transaminases activity in serum
To estimate the activity of alkaline phosphatase in serum
To estimate the activity of acid phosphatase in serum
To determine serum and urinary amylase activity
To estimate the activity of lipase in serum
Qualitative analysis of ketone bodies in urine
Qualitative test for bile pigments and urobilinogen in urine
Determination of total lactate dehydrogenase activity in serum
To measure the activity of Creatine kinase-MB and Total Creatine kinase in serum
Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid for proteins and sugars
To analyze lipid profile from given serum sample
To determine sodium and potassium in serum by using Flame photometry
To perform Radioimmunoassay
To perform Enzyme linked Immunosorbant assay
Some important case studies.

Summary: "This text will focus upon the basic, fundamental concepts that govern the discipline of medicinal chemistry as well as how and why these concepts are essential to therapeutic decisions. The text will include numerous examples of each concept as well as review questions designed to help readers assess their understanding of these concepts. Each chapter will also include a section that focuses upon the application of the pertinent concepts to therapeutic decisions. The text is meant to be comprehensive in regards to the fundamental chemical concepts that govern drug action; however, it will not discuss every drug or drug class. Through conceptual discussions, examples, and applications, the text should provider with the knowledge and skills to discuss the pertinent chemistry of drug molecules"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Functional Group Characteristics and Roles
Identifying Acidic and Basic Functional Groups
Solving pH and pKa Problems
Salts and Solubility
Drug Binding Interactions
Stereochemistry and Drug Action
Drug Metabolism
Structure Activity Relationships and Basic Concepts in Drug Design
Whole Molecule Drug Evaluation.

Summary: "Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class is a review book for pharmacology designed to help students organize and understand the hundreds of drugs covered in pharmacology classes today"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: Basic Confocal Microscopy, Second Edition builds on the successful first edition by keeping the same format and reflecting relevant changes and recent developments in this still-burgeoning field. This format is based on the Confocal Microscopy Workshop that has been taught by several of the authors for nearly 20 years and remains a popular workshop for gaining basic skills in confocal microscopy. While much of the information concerning fluorescence and confocal microscopy that made the first edition a success has not changed in the six years since the book was first published, confocal imaging is an evolving field and recent advances in detector technology, operating software, tissue preparation and clearing, image analysis, and more have been updated to reflect this. Several of these advances are now considered routine in many laboratories, and others such as super resolution techniques built on confocal technology are becoming widely available.

Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction and Historical Perspective
Chapter 2 The Theory of Fluorescence
Chapter 3 Fluorescence Microscopy
Chapter 4 Specimen Preparation
Chapter 5 Labeling Considerations for Confocal Microscopy
Chapter 6 Digital Imaging
Chapter 7 Confocal Digital Image Capture
Chapter 8 Types of Confocal Instruments: Basic Principals and Advantages and Disadvantages
Chapter 9 Setting the Operating Parameters
Chapter 10 3D Reconstruction of Confocal Image Data
Chapter 11 Analysis of Image Similarity and Relationship
Chapter 12 Ethics and Resources.

Contents:
1. Components of the electrocardiogram: the normal tracing
2. Axis
3. Myocardial infaction and ischemia
4. Atrioventricular (AV) block
5. Bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks
6. Chamber enlargement
7. Arrhythmias
Index.

Summary: This significantly expanded second edition of this important textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of electrocardiography. Each chapter is revised, and the book includes new chapters that focus on pacemakers, low voltage, pulmonary embolism, and hypothermia. The book is intended to help students in all health care delivery fields and at all levels of training to learn the basic concepts of interpreting electrocardiograms. It concisely covers the essential components of electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) and helps readers identify a number of conditions, including arrhythmias, bifascicular blocks, and heart attacks. Chapters are constructed to introduce basic themes, show examples from actual patient tracings, and provide practice through self-test electrocardiograms that reinforce the concepts taught in the chapter. Additionally, practice tracings build on the information provided in earlier chapters as well as on the features of the current one. Designed for the clerkship student, resident, or even the practicing professional who wants to brush up on EKG particulars, the second edition of Basic Electrocardiography is a user-friendly guide to one of medicine's most useful tools.

Contents:
Chapter 1
Components of the Electrocardiogram: The Normal Tracing
Chapter 2. Axis
Chapter 3. Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia
Chapter 4. Atrioventricular (AV) Block
Chapter 5. Bundle Branch Blocks and Hemiblocks
Chapter 6. Chamber Enlargement
Chapter 7. Arrhythmias
Chapter 8. Pacemakers
Chapter 9. Pulmonary Embolism
Chapter 10. Hypothermia.

Summary: Focused and results-based, this important board review title covers everything that residents need to know when preparing for their Anesthesiology BASIC exam. Written by residents familiar with the exam, its use of bullet points and illustrations enables effective learning and efficient exam preparation. Providing a comprehensive review of all exam topics, the guide uses a clear and focused note-taking style to present 'high-yield' information, enabling efficient study techniques. Bullet points and short paragraphs feature to help rapid understanding, with margin space provided to annotate and add further notes. The helpful format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Mirroring the BASIC exam requirements, this book covers clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, and anesthesia equipment and monitoring. Written by residents for residents, it is an essential preparation resource for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam.

Contents:
Anatomy
Anesthesia delivery systems
Monitoring methods
Ventilators, alarms, and safety features
Defibrillators
Electrical, fire, and explosion hazards
Basic mathematics and statistics
General pharmacology
Inhaled anesthetics
Opioids
Intravenous anesthetics
Local anesthetics
Muscle relaxants Evaluation of the patient and preoperative preparation
Preparation for general anesthesia and premedication
Regional anesthesia
General anesthesia
Monitored anesthesia care and sedation
Intravenous fluid therapy
Complications of anesthesia: etiology, prevention, treatment
Postanesthesia recovery period: analgesics
Postanesthesia recovery period: common scenarios
Central and peripheral nervous system
Pain mechanisms and pathways
Autonomic nervous system
Central nervous system anatomy
Respiratory physiology
Respiratory system anatomy
Respiratory system: pharmacology
Cardiovascular physiology
Basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, medications, defibrillators, and advanced
Cardiac life S
Cardiovascular anatomy
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Gastrointestinal systems
Renal anatomy and physiology
Renal pharmacology
Hematologic system: coagulation, anticoagulation, antiplatelet, and thrombolytics
Transfusions Reactions to transfusions
Endocrine and metabolic systems
Neuromuscular physiology and disorders
Special problems or issues in anesthesiology

Summary: This book reviews the assessment of human performance and the role of different exercise modes both in a laboratory and clinical setting. Details of how to successfully perform basic laboratory procedures for exercise training in health and disease, as well as how to apply non-invasive measurements in exercise physiology are provided. Chapters cover how to appropriately use a range of measures in assessing pulmonary function, anaerobic function and oxygen uptake. Techniques for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and the mechanisms associated with thermoregulation are also described. Interactive exercises enable readers to easily assimilate key concepts and develop a thorough understanding of the topic. Basic Exercise Physiology provides both trainees and professional healthcare staff interested in exercise physiology with a detailed and practically applicable resource on the topic.

Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Introduction
Modes of Exercise
Energy for Exercise
Myocardial Contractility
Exercise Benefits
Physical Work Capacity
Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
Pressure Overload and Volume Overload
Muscular Function
Oxygen Uptake and Muscle Fibers
Muscle Fibers
Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities
Strenuous Exercise
Energy Interplay
The Pulmonary Function
Maximal VO2 Values
The Cardiovascular System Gender Effects on Physiological Differences
Thermoregulation
Physiological Responses During Diving
Physiological Response Altitude
Physiological and Medical Responses in Space
Epigenetic Responses
Aging Effects on Physiological Responses
Functional Capacity in Health and Disease
References
Chapter 2: Metabolism
Anabolism vs. Catabolism
Energy Production
Metabolic Pathways
The Phosphocreatine System
The Anaerobic Pathway
The Aerobic Pathway
Electron Transport-Linked Phosphorylation
Lactate Production and Utilization
Fat Metabolism The Cori Cycles
Metabolic Rates
Factors Affecting BMR and RMR
Direct vs Indirect Calorimetry
Respiratory Quotient and RER
RER for Carbohydrate, Fat, and Protein
Rate of Energy Expenditure
Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism
The Endocrine System
Anabolic and Catabolic Hormones
G Protein-Coupled Receptors
Substrate Oxidation
Hormonal Regulation During Anaerobic Exercise
Hormonal Regulation During Aerobic Exercise
Hormonal Regulation During Resistance Exercise
Hypothalamic Effect on Metabolic Rate Regulation
Myocardial Metabolism The Metabolic Syndrome
Diabetes
Insulin Resistance
Glycated Hemoglobin
Effects of Diabetes on Body's Systems
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Kidney Dysfunction in Diabetes
The Cardiovascular System in Diabetes
Nervous System and Epigenetic Role in Diabetes
Exercise's Effects on Diabetic Patients
Endothelial Dysfunction and Exercise
Effect of Exercise on Calmodulin Signaling Pathway
Lipids Metabolism
Resistance Training in Diabetics
Effect of Aerobic Exercise on GLUT4 Translocation
Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercises in Diabetics Recommended Exercise Training Intensities
Obesity
Body Composition Measurements
Obesity as a Risk Factor
Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Obesity
Effects of Exercise on Obesity
Suppressant
Resistive Exercise Training Effect on Obesity
The Endocrine System in Fat Metabolism
Exercise Epigenetics in Obesity
Effects of Exercise on Lipids
Laboratory Assignment on Obesity
Measurement Techniques
Underwater Weighing
Skinfold Method
Measurement Sites (Figs. 2.55, 2.56, 2.57, 2.58, and 2.59)
Estimation of Body Density

Summary: "Oral health education and promotion is an increasingly important topic in the dental industry, and oral health is integral to our general wellbeing. Oral health education involves practical, face-to-face expert instruction provided by a trained educator to a patient, with specific goals in both preventing oral conditions and diseases and managing pre-existing conditions. Promotion is concerned with making people aware of oral health issues on a local, national and international level through initiatives and programmes. Both education and promotion have the same objective -- to help people achieve and maintain good oral health"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
The oral cavity in health
Plaque, calculus, and staining
Dental plaque-induced gingivitis
Periodontal disease
Caries
Tooth surface loss and sensitivity
Xerostomia
Other diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity
Nutrition, diet, and exercise
Sugars in the diet
Fluoride
Fissure sealants
Smoking cessation and substance misuse
Anti-plaque agents
Communication
Education and planning sessions
Setting up a preventive dental unit
Planning an oral hygiene presentation to a group
Practical oral hygiene instruction
Pregnant patients
Parents and guardians of pre-11 year olds
Adolescent and orthodontic patients
Older people
At-risk patients and people with special needs
Minority cultural and ethnic populations in the United Kingdom
Other health professionals
Planning education case studies, exhibitions, and record of competence
Sociology
Epidemiology
Evidence-based prevention
UK dental services
Oral health promotion
Dental research.

Contents:
v. 1. Development / Justin D. Call ... [et al.], editors
v. 2. Disturbances in development / Joseph D. Noshpitz, editor
v. 3. Therapeutic interventions / Saul I. Harrison, editor
v. 4. Prevention and current issues / Irving N. Berlin and Lawrence A. Stone, editors
v. 5. Advances and new directions / Justin D. Call ... [et al.].

Contents:
Introduction to the immune system : nomenclature, general properties, and components
Innate immunity : the early defense against infections
Antigen presentation to t lymphocytes and the functions of major histocompatibility complex molecules : what t lymphocytes see
Antigen recognition in the adaptive immune system : structure of lymphocyte antigen receptors and development of immune repertoires
T cell ⁰́₃mediated immunity : activation of t lymphocytes
Effector mechanisms of t cell ⁰́₃mediated immunity : functions of t cells in host defense
Humoral immune responses : activation of b lymphocytes and production of antibodies
Effector mechanisms of humoral immunity : elimination of extracellular microbes and toxins
Immunologic tolerance and autoimmunity : self⁰́₃nonself discrimination in the immune system and its failure
Tumor and transplantation immunology : immune responses to cancer cells and normal foreign cells
Hypersensitivity : disorders caused by immune responses
Immunodeficiency diseases : disorders caused by defective immunity.

Summary: This book provides a unique introduction to the vast field of Medical Imaging Informatics for students and physicians by depicting the basics of the different areas in Radiology Informatics. It features short chapters on the different main areas in Medical Imaging Informatics, such as Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), radiology reporting, data sharing, and de-identification and anonymization, as well as standards like Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), Integrating the Health Enterprise (IHE) and Health Level 7 (HL7,. Written by experts in the respective fields and endorsed by the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EuSoMII) the scope of the book is based on the Medical Imaging Informatics sub-sections of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) European Training Curriculum Undergraduate Level and Level I. This volume will be an invaluable resource for residents and radiologists and is also specifically suited for undergraduate training.

Contents:
From Physical Film to PACS
The essence of HL7, DICOM, and IHE
Development of Radiology Reporting
Basic Imaging Workflow
Diagnostic displays
Advanced Visualization Basics
Sharing imaging data
De-identification and anonymization
New and upcoming technologies.

Summary: This is the perfect pharmacology textbook for medical and pharmacy students. The book was developed on the +30-year experience of the author as pharmacology professor in the United States and Germany. The book discusses the most important drugs (400) in the context of relevant diseases. Summary tables and schemes, MCQ exam questions, case studies and a list of drugs aid memorization of the material before an exam. All chapters are written in the same concise style and use a modern and precise pharmacological nomenclature. After reading of the book, the student will be able to critically assess the proper use of the most important drugs and advise patients properly. The didactic concept of the book has been developed on the authors own pharmacology courses for which he has received numerous teaching awards. The book takes advantage of the learning spiral, in which material is presented repeatedly from various angles. This book is an adaptation for an international audience of the German textbook "Basiswissen Pharmakologie" (2018); ISBN: 978-3-662-56303-8.

Contents:
General Principles: Introduction and Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Drug Allergy
Treatment of Drug Intoxications
Pharmacology of Integrative Systems: Cholinergic and Adrenergic System
Serotonergic System
Histaminergic System
Dopaminergic System
NO-cGMP System
Pain Pharmacology
Immunopharmacology
Pharmacology of the Kidney
Pharmacotherapy: Drugs for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Drugs for Treatment of Respiratory Tract Diseases
Drugs for Treatment of Hypertension
Drugs for Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure and Coronary Heart Disease
Drug-Induced Arrhythmias and Drugs for the Treatment of Arrhythmias
Drugs for Treatment of Thromboembolic Diseases
Drugs for Treatment of Diabetes mellitus
Drugs for Treatment of Osteoporosis
Drugs for Treatment of Thyroid Gland Diseases
Drugs for Treatment of Dyslipidemias
Drugs for Treatment of Gout
Sex Hormones: Hormonal Contraception and Hormonal Replacement Therapy
Neuron Inhibitors with Pleiotropic Effects and Allosteric GABAA Receptor Modulators
Local Anesthetics
Inhalation and Injection Narcotics
Drugs for Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Drugs for Treatment of Schizophrenia
Drugs for Treatment of Alzheimers Disease
Drugs for Treatment of Glaucoma and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drugs for Treatment of Malignant Tumor Diseases
Drugs for Treatment of Bacterial Infections
Drugs for Treatment of Viral Infections
Drugs for Treatment of Fungal Infections
Integrative Case Studies
The "100 List" of Drugs.

Summary: Consists of the proceedings of international Latin American symposia.

Contents:
pt. 1. General concepts
Introduction
High-quality CPR
The chain of survival
Cardiac arrest or heart attack?
pt. 2. BLS for adults
BLS general concepts
BLS healthcare provider adult cardiac arrest algorithm
Adult 1-rescuer BLS sequence
Adult chest compressions
Adult breaths
Opening the airway
Barrier devices
Bag-mask devices
Adult 2-rescuer BLS sequence
Team roles and duties for 2-rescuer CPR
pt. 3. Automated external defibrillator for adults and children 8 years of age and older
General concepts
Using the AED
Special circumstances
pt. 4. Team dynamics
General concepts
Elements of effective team dynamics
Roles during a resuscitation attempt
What to communicate
How to communicate
Debriefing
pt. 5. BLS for infants and children
General concepts
BLS healthcare provider pediatric cardiac arrest algorithm for the single rescuer
Infant and child 1-rescuer BLS sequence
Infant/child chest compressions
Infant/child breaths
BLS healthcare provider pediatric cardiac arrest algorithm for 2 or more rescuers
Infant and child 2-rescuer BLS sequence
pt. 6. Automated external defibrillator for infants and for children less than 8 years of age
AED for infants and children
pt. 7. Ventilation techniques
CPR and breaths with an advanced airway
Rescue breathing
Techniques for giving breaths without a barrier device
pt. 8. Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
General concepts
Opioid-associated life-threatening emergency (adult) sequence
pt. 9. Choking relief for adults, children, and infants
General concepts
Choking relief in a responsive adult or child
Choking relief in an unresponsive adult or child
Choking relief in infants
Summary of high-quality CPR components for BLS providers
Adult CPR and AED skills testing checklist
Adult CPR and AED skills testing critical skills descriptors
Infant CPR skills testing checklist
Infant CPR skills testing critical skills descriptors.

Summary: The BLS Provider Manual eBook is the electronic equivalent of the AHA's BLS Provider Manual. It offers an alternative to the printed course manual and is for use by a single student before, during and after the BLS Course. Please note, there is a separate supplementary tool included, the BLS Digital Reference Card. This is the electronic equivalent of the BLS Reference Card, and will be automatically included with the purchase of the BLS Provider Manual eBook.

Contents:
Part 1: General course concepts
Part 2: The chain of survival
Part 3: BLS for adults
Part 4: Automated External Defibrillator for adults and children 8 years of age and older
Part 5: Team dynamics
Part 6: BLS for infants and children
Part 7: Automated External Defibrillator for infants and children younger than 8 years of age
Part 8: Alternate ventilation techniques
Part 9: Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
Part 10: Other life-threatening emergencies
Part 11: Choking relief for adults, children, and infants
Appendix.

Summary: "This manual informs about practical procedures in ... assessment based on experience from existing national fluoridation programmes. The assessment tools will primarily be useful in assisting countries in achieving an effective fluoride exposure. It is a hope that the manual will stimulate oral health personnel and public health administrators to use a systematic approach for managing and analysing data obtained from different levels of fluoride exposure. Finally the manual encourages inter-country collaboration on surveillance systems for community programmes using fluoride for prevention of dental caries."--Publisher's description.

Summary: This book is designed to meet the needs of both novice and senior researchers in Orthopaedics by providing the essential, clinically relevant knowledge on research methodology that is sometimes overlooked during training. Readers will find a wealth of easy-to-understand information on all relevant aspects, from protocol design, the fundamentals of statistics, and the use of computer-based tools through to the performance of clinical studies with different levels of evidence, multicenter studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and economic health care studies. A key feature is a series of typical case examples that will facilitate use of the volume as a handbook for most common research approaches and study types. Younger researchers will also appreciate the guidance on preparation of abstracts, poster and paper presentations, grant applications, and publications. The authors are internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeons with extensive research experience and the book is published in collaboration with ISAKOS.

Summary: This book provides an evidence-based, practical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the most frequent fungal infections in a general hospital. It offers a comprehensive overview of the basic medical and scientific background of fungal infections and carefully explains and discusses epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation. Readers will acquire a good and clear perception of invasive fungal infections, including diagnosis and treatment. This user-friendly resource not only serves as a valuable tool in clinical management, but also provides the basis for further research questions and studies in this particular field. It will be a useful companion for midwives as well as for doctors, medical and pharmacy students, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Summary: Addresses the fundamental principles and techniques of general diagnostic and advanced musculoskeletal imaging. This book focuses on the conditions and procedures most often encountered in real-world practice, such as: Upper and lower extremity trauma; axial skeletal trauma; arthritis and infection; tumors; and metabolic bone diseases.

Contents:
Imaging modalities used in musculoskeletal radiology / Joseph E. Burns
Skeletal trauma : upper extremity / Cornelia Wenokor, Marcia F. Blacksin
Skeletal trauma : lower extremity / Cornelia Wenokor, Marcia F. Blacksin
Axial skeletal trauma / Marcia F. Blacksin, Cornelia Wenokor
Pediatric skeletal trauma / Marcia F. Blacksin, Cornelia Wenokor
Arthritis and infection / Michael E. Cody, Jamshid Tehranzadeh
Tumors / Aydin Soheili, Maryam Golshan Momeni, Jamshid Tehranzadeh
Metabolic bone diseases / Quazi Al-Tariq [and others]
Bone infarct and osteochondrosis / David T. Nakamura, Jamshid Tehranzadeh
Orthopedic hardware and complications / Reza Dehdari, Minal Tapadia
Signs in musculoskeletal radiology / Amilcare Gentili, Shazia Ashfaq
Shoulder MRI / Farzad Rezai
Knee MRI / Arash David Tehranzadeh
Spine MRI / Samuel Song, Jason Handwerker
Elbow MRI / Rajeev K. Varma, Alya Sheikh
Wrist MRI / Maryam Golshan Momeni, Hiroshi Yoshioka
Hip MRI / Rajeev K. Varma, Ben Plotkin
Ankle MRI / Shahla Modarresi, Daria Motamedi, Cecilia M. Jude
Musculoskeletal ultrasound / Sabrina Véras Britto [and others]
Musculoskeletal scintigraphy / Mark Chambers.

Summary: "Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging is an easy-to-read teaching textbook that is primarily targeted to medical students and residents in radiology, orthopedics, and physical therapy and rehabilitation that addresses the basic aspects of not only general diagnostic but also advanced imaging of musculoskeletal radiology"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Imaging Modalities Used in Musculoskeletal Radiology / Joseph E. Burns
Skeletal Trauma : Upper Extremity / Cornelia Wenokor and Marcia F. Blacksin
Skeletal Trauma : Lower Extremity / Cornelia Wenokor and Marcia F. Blacksin
Axial Skeletal Trauma / Marcia F. Blacksin and Cornelia Wenokor
Pediatric Skeletal Trauma / Marcia F. Blacksin and Cornelia Wenokor
Arthritis and Infection / Michael E. Cody and Jamshid Tehranzadeh
Tumors / Aydin Soheili, Maryam Golshan Momeni, and Jamshid Tehranzadeh
Metabolic Bone Diseases / Benjamin D. Levine, Kambiz Motamedi, and Leanne L. Seeger
Bone Infarct and Osteochondrosis / David T. Nakamura and Jamshid Tehranzadeh
Orthopedic Hardware and Complications / Reza Dehdari and Minal Tapadia
Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology / Amilcare Gentili and Shazia Ashfaq
Shoulder MRI / Rina Patel and Daria Motamedi
Knee MRI / Arash David Tehranzadeh
Spine MRI / Paul Manning and Jason Handwerker
Elbow MRI / Rajeev K. Varma, Alya Sheikh, and David Ban
Wrist MRI / Maryam Golshan Momeni and Hiroshi Yoshioka
Hip MRI / Rajeev K. Varma, Ben Plotkin, and Joanna Chen
Ankle MRI / Shahla Modarresi, Daria Motamedi, and Cecilia M. Jude
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound / Erwan Lefebvre, Laura Scarciolla, Anne Cotten, and Thibaut Jacques
Musculoskeletal Scintigraphy / Mark Chambers.

Summary: Expressly designed for surgeons in training who are new to nasal rhinoplasty, this textbook is written in a simple didactic style. A century after the first open rhinoplasty was performed by Dr. Aurel Réthi in Hungary, open rhinoplasty is now the most commonly used approach to aesthetic and reconstructive nasal surgery; the author's decades of experience will safely guide the reader through her/his journey from the first contact with new patients to the postoperative analysis of clinical results. Instead of the usual classification of surgical techniques and anatomical regions, here the learning process is based on a sequence of steps, each of which addresses the most frequent problems that surgeons are likely to encounter in everyday clinical practice. In addition, the most relevant surgical instruments and electromedical devices are presented, together with their specific features and techniques, such as inclination and positioning during the procedure. Each step is richly illustrated and supported by a suggested reading list, as well as content on ethical and general principles. A specific chapter on radiological pre-evaluation assessment makes this book unique. Given its clear structure, its appealing didactic style and wealth of figures, Basic Open Rhinoplasty offers a much-valued step-by-step companion for postgraduate students, surgeons in training, and medical practitioners who deal with rhinoplasty in their clinical practice.

Contents:
Introduction - Why this Book?
Approaching the Patient for Nasal Surgery
Approaching the Patient for Nasal Surgery
Views of Clinical Facial Photography for Nasal Surgery
Facial and Nasal Clinical Analysis
Dentofacial Analysis for Rhinoplasty Patients
Preoperative CT Scan for Nasal Surgery
The Rationale of Basic Open Rhinoplasty for Young Surgeons
Rhinoplasty Treatment Plan - Basic Principles
Individual Treatment Plan for Rhinoplasty
Patient Preparation for Rhinoplasty
Basic Open Rhinoplasty - An Overview
Basic Open Rhinoplasty - Incisions and Skeletonization
Basic Open Rhinoplasty - Intraoperative Analysis
Open Rhinoplasty - Initial Surgical Steps
Basic Open Rhinoplasty - Intermediate Surgical Steps
Basic Open Rhinoplasty - Final Surgical Steps
Basic Open Rhinoplasty - Alar Base Work and Final Nose Dressing
Chin Surgery for Rhinoplasty Patients
Cartilage and Fascia Harvesting for Rhinoplasty
Postoperative Care, Complications and Unsatisfactory Results in Rhinoplasty
A Clinical Practice Focused on Rhinoplasty.

Contents:
Anatomy, physiology, and immunology of the nose, paranasal sinuses, and face / Gerhard Grevers
Diagnostic evaluation of the nose and paranasal sinuses / Gerhard Grevers
Diseases of the nose, paranasal sinuses, and face / Gerhard Grevers
Lips and oral cavity / Gerhard Grevers
Pharynx and esophagus / Gerhard Grevers
The salivary glands / Rudolf Probst, Heinrich Iro, Frank Waldfahrer
Anatomy and physiology of the ear / Rudolf Probst
Audiology (hearing tests) / Rudolf Probst
Pediatric hearing disorders, pediatric audiology / Rudolf Probst
External ear / Rudolf Probst
Middle ear / Rudolf Probst
Inner ear and retrocochlear disorders / Rudolf Probst
Vestibular disorders / Rudolf Probst
Facial nerve / Rudolf Probst
Lateral skull base / Rudolf Probst
External neck / Heinrich Iro, Frank Waldfahrer
Larynx and trachea / Heinrich Iro, Frank Waldfahrer
Voice disorders / Frank Rosanowski, Ulrich Eysholdt
Speech and language disorders / Frank Rosanowski, Ulrich Eysholdt.

Summary: Every trainee in anaesthesia requires a thorough understanding of basic physiology and its application to clinical practice. Now in its second edition, this comprehensively illustrated textbook bridges the gap between medical school and reference scientific texts. It covers the physiology requirements of the Primary FRCA examination syllabus. Chapters are organised by organ system, with particular emphasis given to the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. The practical question-and-answer format helps the reader prepare for oral examinations, while 'clinical reference' boxes translate the physiological concepts to clinical practice. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, and includes six new chapters including the physiology of the eye, upper airway and exercise testing. It provides junior anaesthetists with an essential 'one stop' physiology resource.

Summary: This book is a comprehensive and authoritative text on the subject of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). Imaging experts from the most medically advanced areas of the world discuss the basic principles of this modality in detail while maintaining a focus on the needs of cardiovascular imagers who wish to learn more about this subject but do not have a strong background in physics. CMR is now considered a clinically important imaging modality for patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases. Recent developments have influenced a wide variety of cardiovascular imaging applications, many of which are now routinely used in clinical practice in CMR laboratories around the world. That it is non-invasive and lacks ionizing radiation exposure make CMR uniquely important for patients whose clinical condition requires serial imaging follow-up. Basic Principles of Cardiovascular MRI: Physics and Imaging Techniques includes a wealth of CMR examples in the form of high-resolution still images. Each imaging technique is discussed in separate chapters that include the physics and clinical applications (with cardiovascular examples) of that particular technique. As such, this book will be essential for cardiovascular medicine specialists and trainees , cardiovascular physicists, and clinical cardiovascular imagers.

Contents:
MRI scanner and coils
Signal generation
k-space
Pulse sequence
Image acquisition
Image resolution
Fast imaging
High field MRI (3 Tesla or higher)
Artifacts
MRI safety
Gating
Gradient echo and cine imaging
Black blood imaging and tissue characterization
Perfusion
Stress testing
Late gadolinium enhancement imaging (scar/fibrosis)
Phase contrast flow
Coronary imaging
Spectroscopy
Contrast media
Contrast enhanced MRA
Non-contrast enhanced MRA
Advanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance techniques.

Summary: This updated work is an all-in-one book, encompassing the essential aspects of radiation physics, radiobiology, and clinical radiation oncology. A complete section is devoted to each of these fields. In the first two sections, concepts that are crucial in radiation physics and radiobiology are reviewed in depth. The third section describes radiation treatment regimens appropriate for the main cancer sites and tumor types. The book has been designed to ensure that the readers will find it easy to use. Many "pearl boxes" are used to summarize the most information, and there are more than 350 helpful illustrations, the majority of them in color. Basic Radiation Oncology, 2nd edition, will meet the need for a practical, up-to-date, bedside-oriented radiation oncology book. It will be extremely useful for residents, fellows, and clinicians in the fields of radiation, medical, and surgical oncology, as well as for medical students, physicians, and medical physicists with an interest in clinical oncology.

Contents:
Radiation Physics
Radiobiology
Clinical Radiation Oncology
Central Nervous System Tumors
Head and Neck Cancers
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Genitourinary System Cancer
Gynecological Cancers
Gastrointestinal System Cancers
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Skin Cancer
Lymphomas and Total Body Irradiation.

Summary: This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for students and prospective students in every discipline of radiation oncology.

Summary: This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation therapists, dosimetrists, radiation oncology residents, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the radiation therapy physics and biology board examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp. This new edition is updated throughout with the latest information and applications of radiation oncology physics and biology and includes four new chapters. New topics include: MRI linac, proton beam radiotherapy, chemomodulation and immunomodulation of radiation in vitro and in vivo, and stochastic and deterministic late effects. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for radiation oncologists, medical professionals in the field, residents, and all students interested in radiation oncology.

Contents:

v. 1. Basis and development of reproduction.--
v. 2. Reproduction function in men.--
v. 3. Reproductive function in women.--
v. 4. Pregnancy.--
v. 5. Diseases of women.

Summary: This astute volume brings together the latest expert research on adamantinomatous craniopharyngiomas (ACPs). ACPs are histologically benign but clinically aggressive tumors exhibiting a high propensity for local invasion into the hypothalamus, optic and vascular structures. These tumors, as well as the current treatments, may result in pan-hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, morbid obesity followed by type II diabetes mellitus, blindness, as well as serious behavioral and psychosocial impairments. Exploring in detail advances in both the understanding of tumor biology as well as clinical advances in patient management are explored in detail, this book will also look towards potential new treatment approaches. Basic Research and Clinical Aspects of Adamantinomatous Craniopharyngioma is the first book compiling all current research on ACPs. Mouse and human studies have unequivocally demonstrated that mutations in CTNNB1 encoding -catenin underlie the etiology of the majority, if not all ACP tumors. Genetic studies in mice have shown that ACPs are tumors of the pituitary gland and not of the hypothalamus as previously thought, and are derived from Rathke's pouch precursors. In addition, a role for tissue-specific adult pituitary stem cells has been revealed as causative of ACP. Together, these studies have provided novel insights into the molecular and cellular etiology as well as the pathogenesis of human ACP. Finally, this volume covers new treatment approaches that have been shown to be effective both in reducing ACP burden as well as reducing the morbidity associated with therapy.

Summary: "Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an essential one-stop, portable revision tool for candidates preparing for Part 1 of the MRCOG specialist examination. Fully updated by experts who are internationally recognised in their fields, the chapters match the syllabus of the exam, combining detailed coverage of the science with related self-assessment questions that you will encounter in the MRCOG. This book is suitable for doctors specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology who want the best chance possible to pass this difficult exam."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Structure and Function of the Genome
Clinical Genetics
Embryology
Fetal and Placental Physiology
Applied Anatomy
Pathology
Microbiology and Virology
Immunology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Endocrinology
Drugs and Drug Therapy
Physics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Statistics and Evidence-Based Healthcare
Clinical Research Methodology
Self-Assessment.

Summary: "Covers cancer causation, cancer biology, and the biology underlying cancer treatment, for trainees in both clinical and research areas of oncology"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:
Introduction to cancer biology
Methods of molecular analysis
Epigenetics
Cancer epidemiology
Carcinogenesis
Cellular signaling
Oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes
Cell proliferation and death
Genomic stability and DNA repair
Tumor progression and metastasis
Angiogenesis
Tumor growth, microenvironment, metabolism, and hypoxia
Cancer heterogeneity
Imaging in oncology
Molecular and cellular basis of radiotherapy
Tumor and normal tissue response to radiotherapy
Discovery and evaluation of anticancer drugs
Anticancer chemotherapy, pharmacology, and mechanisms of resistance
Molecular targeted therapies
Hormones and cancer
The immune system and immunotherapy
Guide to clinical studies

Summary: This book offers a wide-ranging and up-to-date overview of the basic science underlying PET and its preclinical and clinical applications in modern medicine. In addition, it provides the reader with a sound understanding of the scientific principles and use of PET in routine practice and biomedical imaging research. The opening sections address the fundamental physics, radiation safety, CT scanning dosimetry, and dosimetry of PET radiotracers, chemistry and regulation of PET radiopharmaceuticals, with information on labeling strategies, tracer quality control, and regulation of radiopharmaceutical production in Europe and the United States. PET physics and instrumentation are then discussed, covering the basic principles of PET and PET scanning systems, hybrid PET/CT and PET/MR imaging, system calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control. Subsequent sections focus on image reconstruction, processing, and quantitation in PET and hybrid PET and on imaging artifacts and correction techniques, with particular attention to partial volume correction and motion artifacts. The book closes by examining clinical applications of PET and hybrid PET and their physiological and/or molecular basis in conjunction with technical foundations in the disciplines of oncology, cardiology and neurology, PET in pediatric malignancy and its role in radiotherapy treatment planning. Basic Science of PET Imaging will meet the needs of nuclear medicine practitioners, other radiology specialists, and trainees in these fields.

Contents:
History
Basics and Radiation safety of PET Imaging
Chemistry of PET radiopharmaceuticals: labelling strategies
PET radiopharmaceuticals in clinical and research domains
Quality Control of PET radiopharmaceuticals
Physiologic and Molecular basis of PET in Cancer imaging
Basics and new developments of Cardiac PET imaging
PET in preclinical arena: Instrumentation and applications
Radiation Dosimetry of PET imaging
Physics and instrumentation of PET and hybrid PET Imaging: focus on PET/CT
Hybrid PET/MR Imaging: Technologic advances and clinical applications
Quality control and quality assurance of PET Scanners
Image quantification in PET Imaging
Image processing and data analysis of PET and hybrid PET Imaging
Partial volume correction in PET imaging
Compartmental modeling of PET Kinetics
Motion artefacts and correction techniques in PET/CT
Role of PET/CT in radiotherapy treatment planning.

Contents:
Part I Physics and Chemistry of Nuclear Medicine: Basic Radiation Physics
Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine
Non-imaging instrumentation in NM
Quality assurance and quality control of Tc-99m Radiopharmaceuticals
Tc99m Radio Chemistry
Radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnosis and Therapy
PET Chemistry: An Introduction
PET Chemistry: Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiation Dosimetry
Part II SPECT and PET Imaging Instrumentation: Elements of gamma camera and SPECT systems
Quality Control of planar and SPECT Imaging systems
Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Basic principles
CT in Hybrid SPECT/CT and PET/CT
Part III Image Analysis, Reconstruction and Quantitation in Nuclear Medicine: Fundamentals of Image Processing In Nuclear Medicine
Emission Tomography and Image Reconstruction
Quantitative SPECT imaging
Basic Principales of Radiomics
Quantitative Cardiac SPECT Imaging
Tracer Kinetic Modeling: Basics and Concepts
Tracer Kinetic Modeling: Methodology and Applications.

Summary: This book provides detailed descriptions of fundamental techniques that may be employed for extremity reconstruction and distraction osteogenesis in accordance with the principles established by Gavriil Abramovich Ilizarov. Techniques of proven value for deformity correction, limb lengthening, reconstruction of post-traumatic and post-osteomyelitis bone defects, non-union surgery, and fracture fixation with external fixators are thoroughly described step by step with the aid of a wealth of illustrative material. In addition, indications and preoperative planning are clearly explained. Throughout, care is taken to highlight important technical tips and tricks as well as clinical pearls and pitfalls. Since the first description of distraction osteogenesis by Ilizarov in the 1950s, numerous technical improvements have been made and new devices, developed, even though the basic principles have remained the same. This new book will be of value for both novice and more experienced surgeons who use distraction osteogenesis for the purpose of extremity reconstruction.

Contents:
History
The philosophy of Ilizarov
Biological fundamentals of Ilizarov method
Osteogenesis of distraction
Components and purpose of Ilizarov system
Biomechanical principals of Ilizarov external fixator application
Frame setting techniques
Types and emplacement of hinges
Control of fragments
Kirschner wire application techniques
Corticotomy techniques
Lengthening and treatment of limb lenght inequality
Treatment of pseudoarthrosis by Ilizarov technique
Treatment of soft tissue contractures by Ilizarov technique
Ilizarov techniques on treatment of chronic osteomyelitis
Complications and difficulties
Introduction to planning of deformity
Drawing the bone axis of lower extremity on frontal plane
Mal-alignment test
Bone deformities of lower extremity on frontal plane
Drawing the bone axis of lower extremity on saggital plane
The test of bad inclination
Bone deformities of lower extremity on saggital plane
Bone deformities of lower extremity on oblique plane
Multiapical deformities
Deformities of translation and angulation
Rotational deformities
Anatomical and mechnanical planning
Types and rules of osteotomy
Deformities of hip and femur
Deformities of knee and tibia
Deformities of foot and ankle
Deformities of upper extremity
Deformities caused by metabolical bone diseases
Deformities caused by smooth tissue contracture over joints
Fractures of humerus
Fractures of radius and ulna
Fractures of the wrist and the hand
Fractures of pelvis
Fractures of femur
Fractures of tibia
Fractures of the foot.

Summary: This book supplies all the information that the young orthopaedic surgeon needs to know when preparing to perform total or partial knee replacement for the first time and also provides more experienced surgeons with a comprehensive general update on the basics. After an opening section on anatomy and kinematics of the knee, patient management during the pre-, peri-, and postoperative phases is covered in detail with the aid of numerous illustrations. The final section considers postoperative patient evaluation, outcome measurements, and the value of registries. Readers will gain a sound understanding of the scientific basis underlying management decisions, of component design philosophies, and of the rationale for preferences such as mechanical alignment and ligament balancing. The pros and cons of a variety of management choices are explained, and guidance provided on patient selection. Surgical techniques are presented on high-quality videos and many tips and tricks are highlighted to help the inexperienced to cope with challenging situations.

Contents:
Anthropometry of the Native Knee
Kinematics of the native knee
Kinematics of the knee after partial and total knee arthroplasty
Loading of the knee joint after total knee arthroplasty
The optimal indication for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
The optimal indication for patellofemoral arthroplasty
The optimal indication for combined patellofemoral and unicondylar knee arthroplasty
The optimal indication for total knee arthroplasty
Partial resurfacing implants
Patients evaluation prior to knee arthroplasty
Cardiovascular co-morbidity in patients scheduled for TKA
Patient expectations in total knee arthroplasty
Basic principles of partial knee arthroplasty
Principles of total knee arthroplasty
UKA component design - What do we need to know?
TKA component design - What do engineers need to know?
Patellofemoral Arthroplasty-Onlay Versus Inlay Prostheses
Surgical 2D planning of total knee arthroplasty
3D planning of total knee arthroplasty - why and how?
Optimal setup of the operating room
Tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplast
Optimal positioning of the patient
Pros and cons of using a tourniquet
Pro and Cons of tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplasty
Standard approaches to the knee
Is there an optimal TKA component position?
Neutral mechanical alignment - the gold standard
The anatomical alignment concept for total knee arthroplasty
Kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty
Measured resection technique-how does it work?
Ligament balancing technique-how does it work
Posterior femoral referencing in total knee arthroplasty
Anterior femoral referencing in total knee arthroplasty
Tibial component rotation in total knee arthroplasty
Patient specific instrumentation in TKA
Patients specific partial and total knee arthroplasty- an update
Navigation in total knee arthroplasty
Optimal sizing of the femoral, tibial and patellofemoral components in TKA
Optimal implant fixation in knee arthroplasty: cemented versus cementless knee arthroplasty
Wound closure in total knee arthroplasty
Pros and cons of drains for wound drainage in total knee arthroplasty
Pain management after total knee arthroplasty
How to handle complications in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
How to handle complications during TKA?
Deformity Correction in Total Knee Arthroplasty
TKA in fracture treatment
Thromboembolic prophylaxis after partial or total knee arthroplasty
How to avoid typical complications after total knee arthroplasty?
Infection prophylaxis in TKA
Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty
How to assess outcome after partial or total knee arthroplasty - Measuring results that really matter!
Function after unicondylar knee arthroplasty- what could you expect?
Outcome after total knee arthroplasty - what can be expected?
Function after small knee implants
Sports after partial or total knee arthroplasty
The immune response to metal in total knee arthroplasty
Does digital support influence outcome after total knee arthroplasty?
Registries-How important are they?
Most common scores for patients' evaluation.

Contents:
What is anesthesiology?
How to have an amazing anesthesiology rotation
Smart questions to ask
OR anesthesia basics
The preoperative evaluation
What happens in the OR from the anesthesiologist's perspective?
The airway: anatomy, assessment, management
Important pharmacology/medications to know
Anesthesiology emergencies

Summary: "This book provides patients and their physicians (especially "non-oncologist" health care providers) with a clear and concise introduction to cancer immunotherapy, which, unlike traditional forms of cancer therapy, acts by boosting the patient's own immune system to fight cancer. The unique features of cancer immunotherapy make its management, monitoring and side-effects different from those of traditional cancer therapy. Especially novel are the side effects of cancer immunotherapy, necessitating greater awareness for both patients and physicians in order to minimize complications of therapy. The patient-friendly, concise, easy-to-understand, and up-to-date knowledge presented in this book will inform patients about the benefits and risks of cancer immunotherapy, and help them and their care providers to understand how immunotherapy would control their unique disease. Researchers and academic professionals in the field of cancer immunotherapy will also find clear and useful information to help them communicate with patients or address unresolved problems. Some key features of the book are:Expertise. All editors and authors are scientists and oncologists specializing in cancer immunotherapy, and are involved in scientific discovery from the early stage of immune-checkpoint inhibitors to today's daily patient care. Their insights, expertise and experience guarantee the high quality and authority in the science, medicine and practice of cancer immunotherapy. Patient-friendly. This book is written for cancer patients in order to meet their needs when considering immunotherapy. As an educational tool, this book will help the reader balance the risks and benefits based on both science and clinical facts, and therefore to make the best choice in receiving or withdrawing from immunotherapy. Disease Specificity. Cancer is a complicated disease involving multiple stages and pathology. Its response to immunotherapy is individualized and varies depending on cancer types. The authors' expertise in treating different types of cancers, including melanoma, lung, kidney, bladder, and lymphoma, provides disease-specific insights in applying immunotherapy to each disease."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
The Basic Concepts in Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
Therapeutic Targets of FDA-approved Immunotherapies in Oncology
Melanoma Immunotherapy
Significance of Immune Checkpoints in Lung Cancer
Immunotherapy for Genitourinary Cancers
Next-generation Immunotherapy in Lymphoma Immunotherapy
Combined Immunothepary with Conventional Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy for Other Malignancies
Management of Immune-related Adverse Events from Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Resources for Patients.

Summary: This practical guidebook describes all aspects of the Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), sharing many tips & tricks for the basic to advanced use of the technology in daily clinical practice. Chapters describe in detail how to interpret several IVUS findings to apply for PCI strategies, help readers understand the pathogenesis in different cases, as well as the mechanisms of PCI. Practical approaches to performing effective PCI will be discussed with case presentations. Chapters outline many practical topics such as reviewing the IVUS images demonstrating plaque characteristics. Also, a hot topic in stentless PCI, and a special section on the relationship between IVUS measurements and physiological assessments including fractional flow reserve (FFR). Basics of Comprehensive IVUS-Guided PCI is a book to be read by PCI operators, interventional fellows, and staff such as radiology technicians, clinical engineering technicians, and nurses in catheterization laboratories. It also attracts engineers and sales representatives working at medical companies who are curious about IVUS-guided PCI. The authors are experts of IVUS-guided PCI and they will broaden the understanding of the technology to entry level to intermediate operators. This is a translated version of the book originally published in Japanese language. This has been facilitated using machine translation (by the service DeepL.com) followed by authors revising, editing and verifying the translated manuscript.

Contents:
Intro
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Contents
Response of the Cath Lab Staff
1 Selection of an IVUS Catheter
2 Preparation
2.1 For Regular Use
2.2 For Cases with Large Vessel Diameters
2.3 For CTO Cases
2.4 Notes on the Overall Preparation (Video S1)
3 During the Procedure
3.1 Environment Setting
3.2 Understand What Information the Doctor Wants
3.2.1 Read IVUS Images to Prevent Complications
3.2.2 Find Attenuated Plaque
4 After the PCI
How to Apply Artifacts during PCI?
1 What Is an Artifact? 1.1 Glossary of Artifact Terms
2 Know the NURD of High-Resolution (60 MHz) IVUS
3 Utilizing Hemocyte Echocardiography for PCI
4 Utilizing Guidewire Artifacts for PCI
Suggested Readings
Notes on IVUS Catheter Manipulation
1 High-Frequency IVUS Used for PCI
2 Points for Catheter Setup
3 Precautions to be Taken When Advancing the Catheter
4 When the IVUS Catheter Does Not Cross the Lesion Before PCI
4.1 Cause
4.2 How to Deal with (Problem, etc.)
5 When the IVUS Catheter Does Not Cross the Lesion After PCI
5.1 Cause
5.2 How to Deal with (Problem, etc.) 6 Precautions During IVUS Image Recording
Comparison Between CAG and IVUS Findings
1 Vascular Dissection
2 Thrombus
3 Hematoma
4 Calcification
5 Plaque Deviation at the Stent Site
6 Incomplete Stent Apposition (Malapposition)
Perivascular Landmarks and Coronary Orientation for PCI
1 Key Points of IVUS Observation
2 Coronary Anatomy and IVUS
2.1 Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD)
2.2 Left Circumflex Artery
2.3 Right Coronary Artery
3 Perivascular Structures
3.1 Coronary Vein
3.2 Trans-Thoracic Sinus
3.3 Triangle of Brocq-Mouchet 3.4 Myocardial Bridge
4 Utilize Convenient Features Equipped on the IVUS System
5 To Perform IVUS-Guided PCI Effectively and Safely
6 Pay Attention Here
Suggested Readings
Understand the Dilatation Mechanism of PCI
1 Mechanism of Coronary Lumen Dilation
2 Vessel Stretch
3 Plaque Redistribution in the Longitudinal Direction
4 Mechanical Plaque Disruption
5 Debulking
6 Understanding Dilatation Mechanisms and Its Application to PCI
References
Can IVUS be Used as an Indicator of Ischemia?
1 Relationship Between MLA and FFR 2 Relationship Between IVUS and FFR
3 How to Improve the Ischemic Diagnostic Performance of IVUS?
4 Utilization of IVUS for Evaluation of Ischemia in LMCA Lesions
4.1 LMCA Lesions Frequently Show Reverse Mismatchs
4.2 Evidence for IVUS-MLA in LMCA Lesions
4.3 Difficulty in Functional Assessment of LMCA Lesions by FFR
5 A New Ischemic Index Using IVUS
References
How to Predict and Prevent Coronary Artery Rupture?
1 Perforation and Rupture
2 Mechanism and Relevant IVUS images of Coronary Artery Rupture
3 Prediction and Prevention of Coronary Artery Rupture

Summary: This book is quick guide on the hematopoietic stem cell transplant (SCT), also called bone marrow transplant (BMT) - an evolving field of hematology and hemato-oncology. This book covers the various types of stem cell transplants like autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, indications, ways of doing a transplant, and stem cell transplants basic principles. Written in a question-answer format, readers will find it more interesting as one question sequentially leads to another. This book explains the complications of SCT in individual chapters along with the biology of T cells which are the most important cells involved in the success of SCT This book is beneficial to the budding hematologists, oncologists, and postgraduates interested in SCT and helps students in their exams. The book would be helpful for readers globally as SCT is a procedure done worldwide and is an ever-increasing field for treating various benign and malignant hematological diseases.

Contents:
Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Author
Abbreviations
Part I: Introduction to the Basics of Stem Cell Transplantation and T Cells
History of Stem Cell Transplantation
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Basics of Stem Cell Transplant
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Hematopoiesis
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
T Cell Development
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Role of Thymus
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References Immunology of Stem Cell Transplantation
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Early T Precursor Cell
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Regulatory T Cells
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Tolerance Induction
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Part II: B Cells and Dendritic Cells
B Cells
Introduction
Questions and Answers
Germinal Center
BCL-6
C-MYC
Activation-Induced Cytidine Deaminase
Somatic Hypermutation
Plasma Cells
Immunization
B Cell Reconstitution Post SCT Disorders of B Cells
References
Dendritic Cells
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Part III: Diseases of T Cells
T Cell Malignancies
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Part IV: Pre-transplant Procedures
Apheresis
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Cryopreservation
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Part V: Radio-Chemotherapeutic Agents Used in Stem Cell Transplantation Classification of Conditioning Regimens
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Chemotherapeutic Agents Used in Stem Cell Transplant
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Role of Anti-thymocyte Globulin in Stem Cell Transplant
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Total Body Irradiation
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Part VI: Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Indications for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Stem Cell Transplant for Autoimmune Diseases Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Stem Cell Transplant for Hodgkin Lymphoma
Introduction
Questions and Answers
References
Stem Cell Transplant for B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Introduction
Questions and Answers
Basic Questions
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Follicular Lymphoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Richter's Transformation
Burkitt Lymphoma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
References
Stem Cell Transplant for T Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Introduction

Summary: This book covers interventional treatments (minimally invasive therapies) for the management of various hepato-biliary disorders and the complications arising due to liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Given that interventional radiology and hepato-biliary interventions are comparatively new, very little literature is available on them. This book addresses that gap and offers practitioners and trainees a guide to the management of various hepato-biliary disorders requiring radiological interventions. The content addresses both non-vascular and vascular procedures. The respective chapters cover various procedures, such as image guided diagnostic tissue sampling (FNA and biopsies), guided liver abscess and biliary drainage procedures, liver tumor ablation, intra-arterial and intravenous techniques for the management of vascular diseases of the liver and portal hypertension, variceal bleeds and tumor management. Last but not the least, detailed chapters on interventions for post liver transplant complications are also included. The book is chiefly intended for practicing interventional radiologists, as well as fellows and trainees in interventional radiology courses.

Contents:
Section I: Non vascular procedures
Percutaneous FNA/Biopsy
Transjugular biopsies
Drainage procedures
Percutaneous biliary procedures
Section II: Vascular procedures
Drainage procedures
Management of vascular complications
IR management in liver trauma
IR management of hemobilia
IR management of BCS
IR management of non-malignant portal vein thrombosis
Pre-operative interventions - portal vein embolization
Ablative therapies for liver and biliary tumors
Transarterial therapies for liver tumors
Interventions for portal hypertension: TIPS
Interventions for portal hypertension: BRTO/PARTO
Interventions for portal hypertension: splenic artery embolization
Interventions in post-liver transplant settings: vascular complication management
Interventions in post-liver transplant settings: biliary complication management.

Summary: This book is a practical and easily understandable guide for mechanical ventilation. With a focus on the basics, this text begins with a detailed account of the mechanisms of spontaneous breathing as a reference point to then describe how a ventilator actually works and how to effectively use it in practice. The text then details: the various modes of ventilation commonly used in clinical practice; patient-ventilator interactions and dyssynchrony; how to approach a patient on the ventilator with respiratory decompensation; the optimal ventilator management for common disease states like acute respiratory distress syndrome and obstructive lung disease; the process of ventilator weaning; and hemodynamic effects of mechanical ventilation. Written for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians in a variety of different specialties (including internal medicine, critical care, surgery and anesthesiology), this book will instruct readers on how to effectively manage a ventilator, as well as explain the underlying interactions between it and the critically ill patient.

Summary: The field of musculoskeletal ultrasound has rapidly advanced in the past several years. The scanning protocols in particular have become more sophisticated and more standardized. Now in its fully revised and expanded second edition, this volume is the definitive resource on musculoskeletal ultrasound for the beginning practitioner. A new, first of its kind chapter has been added on ultrasound in Sports Medicine Emergencies. This expands the book topic from using POCUS as an office tool to its use on the athletic field to assist with emergencies. This new and detailed chapter includes the acute evaluation of an eye injury, lung, Morrison's pouch, IV access, fluid status, soft tissue and DVT protocols. Conforming to an identical chapter format, all previous chapters have been expanded and updated. Images have been reformatted to larger, clearer versions in addition to probe placement images going from black and white to full color. This book is divided into five different sections. It begins with chapters on the upper extremity such as the hand and wrist. The next section focuses on the lower extremity such as the foot and knee. The third section is nerve based and describes brachial plexus and major peripheral nerves. The fourth section covers Sports Medicine POCUS Emergencies. The last section details specific procedures such as I&D of abscess and hydrodissection. Each chapter follows a standard structure. They open with an approach to the patient, which contains the main pathology and clinical exam. The surface anatomy and ultrasound-based anatomy are then addressed. A discussion on patient positioning and probe settings follows. Pearls, pitfalls and red flags offer tips and pointers on scanning techniques as well as pathology not to be missed. Finally, each chapter is closed out with a summary report. Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, 2e is a must-have reference for residents, fellowship directors, fellows and primary care physicians as well as athletic trainers, physician assistants, physical therapists and ultrasound technicians. It is also an excellent resource for participants of the AMSSM MSK ultrasound courses.

Contents:
Approaching a cancer patient
Principles of application of radiotherapy
Use of ither agents with radiation
Managing radiotherapy complications.

Contents:
Inspiration and background
Theoretical foundations
Practical considerations for getting started
Prelude to analysis
Strategies for qualitative data analysis
Memos and diagrams
Theoretical sampling
Context
Process
Techniques for achieving theoretical integration
The use of computer programs in qualitative data analysis
Open coding: identifying concepts
Developing concepts in terms of their properties and dimensions
Analyzing data for context
Bringing process into the analysis
Integrating categories
Writing theses, monographs, and dissertations, and giving talks
About your research
Criteria for evaluation
Student questions and answers.

Summary: This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and guidance on injury prevention, injury management, and rehabilitation for physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, conditioning trainers, and coaches. All commonly encountered injuries and a variety of situations and scenarios specific to basketball are covered with the aid of more than 200 color photos and illustrations. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science is published in collaboration with ESSKA and will represent a superb, comprehensive educational resource. It is further hoped that the book will serve as a link between the different disciplines and modalities involved in basketball care, creating a common language and improving communication within the team staff and environment.

Contents:
Intro
Foreword by Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Foreword from the ESSKA Leadership
After Handball and Football, ESSKA's Third Sport-Specific Book-On Basketball Medicine and Science!
Preface
A Word from the Editors/Acknowledgments
Basketball Sports Medicine and Science
Introduction
Contents
Part I: Basic and Applied Sciences
1: Physical and Anthropometric Characteristics of Basketball Players
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Physical Attributes of the Basketball Player
1.2.1 Aerobic Capacity
1.2.2 Anaerobic Power
1.2.3 Strength
1.2.4 Speed and Agility 1.2.5 Anthropometric Measures
References
2: Activity and Physiological Demands During Basketball Game Play
2.1 Activity Demands
2.1.1 Distance Covered
2.1.2 Activity Frequency
2.1.3 Activity Duration
2.2 Physiological Demands
2.2.1 Blood Lactate Concentration
2.2.2 Heart Rate
References
3: Endocrine Aspects in Performance and Recovery in Basketball
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Anabolic-Catabolic Systemic-Local Training Model
3.2.1 Effect of Single Exercise
3.2.2 Effect of Interval Training
3.2.3 Endocrine Aspects in Recovery 3.2.4 Effect of Prolonged Training
3.2.5 Effect of Basketball Match
3.2.6 Effect on Performance
3.3 Summary
References
4: Biomechanics of Lower Extremity Movements and Injury in Basketball
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Movement Demands
4.2.1 Total Distance
4.2.2 Straight-Line Running
4.2.3 Non-sagittal Plane Movements
4.2.4 Vertical Demands
4.3 Lower Extremity Biomechanics During Basketball Movements
4.3.1 Jumping and Landing
4.3.2 Running, Cutting, and Lateral Movements
4.4 Biomechanical Considerations of Lower Extremity Injuries 4.4.1 Foot and Ankle
4.4.1.1 Ankle Sprain
4.4.1.2 Bony Foot Injury
4.4.2 Knee
4.4.2.1 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
4.4.2.2 Tendinopathy of the Knee Extensor Mechanism
4.5 General Considerations for Rehabilitation and Return to Play
References
5: Biomechanics of Upper Extremity Movements and Injury in Basketball
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Movement Demands
5.3 Upper Extremity Biomechanics During Basketball Movements
5.3.1 Shooting
5.3.2 Dribbling
5.4 Biomechanical Considerations of Upper Extremity Injuries in Basketball
5.4.1 Finger Fracture 5.4.2 Thumb Sprain
5.4.3 Wrist Sprain
5.4.4 Shoulder Injury
5.4.5 Considerations for Upper Extremity Injury Prevention
5.5 Considerations for Rehabilitation and Return to Performance
5.5.1 Finger Fracture
5.5.2 Thumb Sprain
5.5.3 Wrist Sprain
5.5.4 Shoulder Injury
References
6: Nutrition and Hydration in Basketball Athletes
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Physiological Demands
6.3 Energy Requirements in Basketball
6.4 Macronutrient Status in Basketball
6.4.1 Carbohydrate Requirements
6.4.2 Protein Requirements
6.4.3 Fat Requirements 6.5 Micronutrient Intake in Basketball.

Contents:
Paradigm shifts in mast cell and basophil biology and function : an emerging view of immune regulation in health and disease / Ana Olivera and Juan Rivera
Purification of basophils from peripheral human blood / Franco H. Falcone and Bernhard F. Gibbs
Mast cell purification protocols / Jasmine Farrington , Elizabeth P. Seward , and Peter T. Peachell
Generation of a human allergic mast cell phenotype from CD133+ stem cells / Hans Jürgen Hoffmann
Generation of mast cells from murine stem cell progenitors / Emily J. Swindle
Integration of the human dermal mast cell into the organotypic co-culture skin model / Jonghui Kim [and four others]
The absolute basophil count / Elena Borzova and Clemens A. Dahinden
Mast cell and basophil cell lines : a compendium / Egle Passante
Detection of mast cells and basophils by immunohistochemistry / Andrew F. Walls and Cornelia Amalinei
Measuring histamine and cytokine release from basophils and mast cells / Bettina M. Jensen, Sidsel Falkencrone, and Per S. Skov
Flow cytometric allergy diagnosis : basophil activation techniques / Chris H. Bridts [and five others]
Microscopy assays for evaluation of mast cell migration and chemotaxis / Monika Bambousková [and three others]
Use of humanized rat basophil leukemia (RBL) reporter systems for detection of allergen-specific IgE sensitization in human serum / Daniel Wan [and four others]
Gene silencing approaches in mast cells and primary human basophils / Vadim V. Sumbayev and Bernhard F. Gibbs
Basophil stimulation and signaling pathways / Edward F. Knol and Bernhard F. Gibbs
Identification and immunophenotypic characterization of normal and pathological mast cells / José Mário Morgado [and three others]
Identification of murine basophils by flow cytometry and histology / Christian Schwartz and David Voehringer
Mast cell-mediated reactions in vivo / Vladimir Andrey Giménez-Rivera , Martin Metz, and Frank Siebenhaar.

Contents:
Preface
A History of the Study of Echolocation
Phylogeny, Genes, and Hearing
Implications for the Evolution of Echolocation in Bats
Ultrasound Production, Emission, and Reception
To Scream or to Listen? Prey Detection and Discrimination in Animal-Eating Bats
Roles of Acoustic Social Communication in the Lives of Bats
Guild Structure and Niche Differentiation in Echolocating Bats
Neural Coding of Signal Duration and Complex Acoustic Objects
The Neural Processing of Frequency Modulations in the Auditory System of Bats
Behavioral and Physiological Bases for Doppler Shift Compensation by Echolocating Bats
Perceiving the World Through Echolocation and Vision
Perspectives and Challenges for Future Research in Bat Hearing
Index.

Summary: Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is designed for medical, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and other students who are learning to interview patients, perform their physical examination, and apply clinical reasoning and shared decision making to their assessment and plan, based on a sound understanding of clinical evidence. The twelfth edition has many new features to facilitate student learning. As with previous editions, these changes spring from three sources: the feedback and reviews of students, teachers, and faculty; our commitment to making the book easier to read and more efficient to use; and the abundant new evidence that supports the techniques of examination, interviewing, and health promotion. Throughout the twelfth edition, we emphasize common or important problems rather than the rare or esoteric, though at times we include unusual findings that are classic or life threatening. We encourage students to study the strong evidence base that informs each chapter and to carefully review the clinical guidelines and citations from the health care literature. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Foundations for clinical proficiency
Evaluating clinical evidence
Interviewing and the health history
Beginning the physical examination : general survey, vital signs, and pain
Behavior and mental status
The skin, hair, and nails
The head and neck
The thorax and lungs
The cardiovascular system
The breasts and axillae
The abdomen
The peripheral vascular system
Male genitalia and hernias
Female genitalia
The anus, rectum, and prostate
The musculoskeletal system
The nervous system
Assessing children : infancy through adolescence
The pregnant woman
The older adult.

Summary: "The thirteenth edition of Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking is your comprehensive guide to learning to effectively conduct the health interview and physical examination. This section introduces you to the features and learning tools that will lead to successful health assessments, regional examinations, and working with special patient populations. At the start of every chapter, you will see a list of additional learning resources that complement the book in order to build your knowledge and confidence in history taking and examination. The Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination offers over more than 8 hours of video content and delivers head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques. When used alongside the book, you have a complete learning solution for preparedness for the boards and patient encounters"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, ninth edition, is a concise, portable text, with new chapters that expand its scope to include all aspects of clinical skills training and education"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Approach to the clinical encounter
Interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Health history
Physical examination
Clinical reasoning, assessment, and plan
Health maintenance and screening
Evaluating clinical evidence
General survey, vital signs, and pain
Cognition, behavior, and mental status
Skin, hair, and nails
Head and neck
Eyes
Ears and nose
Throat and oral cavity
Thorax and lungs
Cardiovascular system
Peripheral vascular system
Breasts and axillae
Abdomen
Male genitalia
Female genitalia
Anus, rectum, and prostate
Musculoskeletal system
Nervous system
Children: Infancy through adloescence
Pregnant woman
Older adult.

Summary: This book gathers contributions by 16 international authors on the phenomenon bats, shedding some light on their morphology, the feeding behaviors (insects, fruits, blood) of different groups, their potential and confirmed transmissions of agents of diseases, their endo- and ectoparasites, as well as countless myths surrounding their lifestyle (e.g. vampirism, chupacabras, batman etc.). Bats have been known in different cultures for several thousand centuries, however their nocturnal activities have made them mysterious and led to many legends and myths, while proven facts remained scarce. Even today, our knowledge of bats remains limited compared to other groups in the animal kingdom. Also, their famous ability to avoid collisions with obstacles during their nightly flights with the help of a sophisticated and unique system using ultrasound waves (which are transmitted and received) is as poorly studied as birds finding their way from continent to continent. In recent times, where globalization transports millions of people and goods from one end of the earth to the other, there are increased risks posed by agents of diseases, as a result of which bats have received increasing attention as potential vectors. These suppositions are based on their proven transmission of viruses such as rabies.

Contents:
Introduction: The world of bats / Heinz Mehlhorn
Bats: a glimpse on their astonishing morphology and lifestyle / Volker Walldorf and Heinz Mehlhorn
Bats as potential reservoir hosts for vector-borne diseases / Christian Melaun, Antje Werblow, Markus Wilhelm Busch, Andrew Liston, and Sven Klimpel
Bat endoparasites: a UK perspective / Jennifer S. Lord and Darren R. Brooks
Macroparasites of Microchiroptera: bat ectoparasites of Central and South America / Raphael Frank, Julian Münster, Julia Schulze, Andrew Liston, and Sven Klimpel
Parasitic bat flies (Diptera: Streblidae and Nycteribiidae): host specificity and potential as vectors / Carl W. Dick and Katharina Dittmar
No myth but reality: blood licking bats / Heinz Mehlhorn
Vampirism in medicine and culture / Peter Mario Kreuter and Heinz Schott
Unsolved and solved myths: chupacabras and "goat-milking" birds / Heinz Mehlhorn
Myth and reality: candiru, the bloodsucking fish that may enter humans / Heinz Mehlhorn.

Contents:
I : Introduction
Bat immunology
II : Viral infections of bats
Rabies virus and other bat rhabdoviruses
Henipaviruses and other paramyxoviruses of bats
Filoviruses and bats
Bats and coronaviruses
Other RNA viruses and bats
Baltimore class I and class II DNA viruses of bats
Reverse-transcribing bat viruses and large-scale bat virome studies
III : Bacterial infections of bats
Arthropod-borne bacterial infections of bats
Other bacteria and bats
IV : Protist infections of bats
Apicomplexans and bats
Kinetoplastids and bats
V : Fungal infections of bats
White-nose syndrome and bats
Histoplasma capsulatum and other fungi and bats
VI : Zoonotic disease transmission and bats
Zoonotic transmission of disease by bats and other animals.

Summary: "A rock star academic explores the final frontier of personal privacy: your mind. Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, thought crimes are punishable by law, and your own feelings can be used against you. Where perfumers create customized fragrances to perfectly suit your emotions, and social media titans bypass your conscious mind to hook you to their products. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions. Neuroscience has already made all of the above possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the "universal controller" for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can severely threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination. Companies, governments, and militaries are all in: from contemplative neuroscience to consumer-based EEG technology, there have never been more ways to hack and track our brains. But access is just the beginning. Our brains can be changed with performance-boosting drugs, electrical stimulation, and even surgical interventions. Soon neuro-cinema, neuro-monitoring, and even cognitive warfare will be commonplace--the brain is the next battleground for humanity. The Battle for Your Brain by Nita A. Farahany dives deeply into the promises and perils of the coming dawn of brain access and alteration. Written by one of the world's foremost experts on neuroscience as it intersects with law and ethics, this highly original book offers a pathway forward to navigate the complex ethical dilemmas that neurotechnology presents, which will fundamentally impact our freedom to understand, shape, and define ourselves"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Part 1: Tracking the brain
1. The last fortress
2. Your brain at work
3. Big Brother is listening
4. Know thyself
Part 2: Hacking the brain
5. Revving up
6. Braking the brain
7. Mental manipulation
8. Bewilderbeasts
9. Beyond human
10. On cognitive liberty

Contents:
Executive summary
Overview and methods
A human rights framework
Prenatal care
Relationship with maternal health care providers
Home, hospital, or birth center?
Labor, birthing and delivery
The first six weeks
Recommendations.

Summary: "When smallpox inoculation entered western medical practice in 1721 it aroused considerable controversy. A broad-based cohort of enlightened Germans such as publishers, poets, pastors and elite women attempted to dispel the doubts and encourage the innovative procedure. Yet many parents remained fearful, and the contagiousness of inoculation also necessitated a new approach. National pride in the past defeat of bubonic plague aroused optimism that smallpox could be banished using a similar strategy. The arrival in 1800 of Jenner's vaccine ended the debates by offering yet another promising new approach. Battling Smallpox before Vaccination explores the social and medical impacts of inoculation. It offers belated recognition for the valiant attempts of the many protagonists battling against the so-called 'murdering angel' before Edward Jenner's discovery of vaccination. It provides a comprehensive description and penetrating analysis of the understanding and perception of smallpox, the propagation of pro-inoculation information, varied reactions to inoculation, and debates over the idealistic goal of eradicating smallpox"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Section 1: An introduction to athletic evaluation. The basic foot and ankle physical exam
Section 2: Sport syndromes. Impingement syndromes of the ankle
Stress fractures: their causes and principles of treatment
Medical and metabolic considerations in athletes with stress fractures
Problematic stress fractures of the foot and ankle
Ankle and midfoot fractures and dislocations
Midfoot fractures and dislocations
Rupture of the anterior tibial and peroneal tendons
Achilles tendon disorders including tendinopathies and ruptures
Posterior tibialis tendon injury in the athlete
Functional nerve disorders and plantar heel pain
Dermatologic, infectious, and nail disorders
Section 3: Anatomic disorders in sports. Nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic ankle instability
Ankle sprains, ankle instability, and syndesmosis injuries
Osteochondral lesions of the ankle and occult fractures of the foot and ankle
Disorders of the subtalar joint, including subtalar sprains and tarsal coalitions
Diagnostic and operative ankle and subtalar joint arthroscopy
Foot and ankle endoscopy
Lesser toe disorders
Great-toe disorders
Bunions in the elite athlete: the philosophy and principles
Chronic leg pain
Section 4: Unique and exceptional problems in sports. Foot and ankle injuries in dancers
The military athlete
Pediatric problems and rehabilitation geared to the young athlete
Unique considerations for foot and ankle injuries in the female athlete
Section 5: New advances and augmentations in the foot and ankle. Orthobiologics in foot and ankle applications
Section 6: rehabilitation and recovery: principles, collaboration, and teamwork
Rehabilitation of specific foot and ankle issues
Principles of rehabilitation for the foot and ankle
The team in the care of the athlete

Summary: The cost for bringing new medicine from discovery to market has nearly doubled in the last decade and has now reached $2.6 billion. There is an urgent need to make drug development less time-consuming and less costly. Innovative trial designs/ analyses such as the Bayesian approach are essential to meet this need. This book will be the first to provide comprehensive coverage of Bayesian applications across the span of drug development, from discovery, to clinical trial, to manufacturing with practical examples. This book will have a wide appeal to statisticians, scientists, and physicians working in drug development who are motivated to accelerate and streamline the drug development process, as well as students who aspire to work in this field. The advantages of this book are: Provides motivating, worked, practical case examples with easy to grasp models, technical details, and computational codes to run the analyses Balances practical examples with best practices on trial simulation and reporting, as well as regulatory perspectives Chapters written by authors who are individual contributors in their respective topics Dr. Mani Lakshminarayanan is a researcher and statistical consultant with more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has published over 50 articles, technical reports, and book chapters besides serving as a referee for several journals. He has a PhD in Statistics from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas and is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association. Dr. Fanni Natanegara has over 15 years of pharmaceutical experience and is currently Principal Research Scientist and Group Leader for the Early Phase Neuroscience Statistics team at Eli Lilly and Company. She played a key role in the Advanced Analytics team to provide Bayesian education and statistical consultation at Eli Lilly. Dr. Natanegara is the chair of the cross industry-regulatory-academic DIA BSWG to ensure that Bayesian methods are appropriately utilized for design and analysis throughout the drug-development process.

Contents:
Incorporation of Historical Control Data in Analysis of Clinical Trials
Practical considerations for building priors for confirmatory studies
The Practice of Prior Elicitation
Bayesian examples in preclinical in-vivo research
Planning a model-based Bayesian dose response study
Novel Designs for Early Phase Drug Combination Trials
Executing and Reporting Clinical Trial Simulations : Practical Recommendations for Best Practices
Reporting of Bayesian Analyses in Clinical Research : Some Recommendations
Handling missing data in clinical trials with Bayesian and Frequentist Approaches
Bayesian Applications in Pharmaceutical Development
Simulation for Bayesian Adaptive Designs : Step-by-Step Guide for Developing the Necessary R Code
Power Priors for Sample Size Determination in the Process Validation Life-Cycle
Bayesian Approaches in the Regulation of Medical Products
Computational Tools
Software for Bayesian Computation : An Overview of Some Currently Available Tools
Considerations and Bayesian Applications in Pharmaceutical Development for Rare Diseases
Extrapolation Process in Pediatric Drug Development and Corresponding Bayesian Implementation for Validating Clinical Efficacy.

Summary: Over the decades, research has demonstrated that in categories of life deemed to be important, beautiful people achieve more desirable outcomes, are judged more favorably, and receive preferential treatment. An understanding of the historical aspects, science, and implications of what the human mind finds aesthetically pleasing is quintessential for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and others who practice aesthetic medicine as the importance of beauty in today?s society is what brings patients into clinics. While an element of dissatisfaction with one?s appearance is commonplace, clinicians should remain vigilant for individuals who seek cosmetic procedures to quell excessive body image concerns that are out of proportion to objective physical findings. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a disorder of self-perception; it is the impairing preoccupation with a nonexistent or minimal flaw in appearance. According to recent statistics, BDD occurs in 0.7?2.4% of the general population; however, multiple studies have suggested an incidence of 6?16% in patients seeking aesthetic medical treatments. Moreover, a vast majority will at some point seek dermatologic treatment and cosmetic surgery. Such patients are unlikely to be satisfied with corrective procedures, and only 15% of dermatologists surveyed thought that they could successfully treat BDD. Therefore, Beauty and Body Dysmor phic Disorder aims to assist dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other aesthetic providers in recognizing key characteristics as well as providing treatment strategies to help in caring for those with BDD.

Summary: "Beckmann and Ling's Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9th Edition, provides the foundational knowledge medical students need to complete an Ob/Gyn rotation, pass national standardized exams, and competently care for women in clinical practice. Highly respected for its authoritative expertise and preferred by students for its concise, consistent approach, the text is fully aligned with the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics' educational objectives, upon which most clerkship evaluations and final exams are based. The 9th Edition is updated throughout and enhanced with engaging new features that encourage reflection, strengthen retention, and deliver critical preparation for exams and clinical practice." Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Women's health examination and women's health care management
The obstetrician-gynecologist's role in screening and preventive care
Ethics, liability, and patient safety in obstetrics and gynecology
Embryology and anatomy
Maternal-fetal physiology
Preconception and antepartum care
Genetics and genetic disorders in obstetrics and gynecology
Intrapartum care
Abnormal labor and intrapartum fetal surveillance
Immediate care of the newborn
Postpartum care
Postpartum hemorrhage
Multifetal gestation
Fetal growth abnormalities : fetal growth restriction and macrosomia
Preterm labor
Third-trimester bleeding
Premature rupture of membranes
Postterm pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy loss
Endocrine disorders
Gastrointestinal, renal, and surgical complications
Cardiovascular and respiratory disorders
Hematologic and immunologic complications
Infectious diseases
Neurologic and psychiatric disorders
Family planning
Pregnancy termination
Sterilization
Vulvovaginitis
Sexually transmitted infections
Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infection
Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain
Disorders of the breast
Gynecologic procedures
Human sexuality
Sexual assault and domestic violence
Reproductive cycles
Puberty
Amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding
Hirsutism and virilization
Menopause
Infertility
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Cell biology and principles of cancer therapy
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Vulvar and vaginal disease and neoplasia
Cervical neoplasia and carcinoma
Uterine leiomyoma and neoplasia
Cancer of the uterine corpus
Ovarian and adnexal disease.

Summary: "An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. When she was a little girl, Michelle Robinson's world was the South Side of Chicago, where she and her brother, Craig, shared a bedroom in their family's upstairs apartment and played catch in the park, and where her parents, Fraser and Marian Robinson, raised her to be outspoken and unafraid. But life soon took her much further afield, from the halls of Princeton, where she learned for the first time what if felt like to be the only black woman in a room, to the glassy office tower where she worked as a high-powered corporate lawyer--and where, one summer morning, a law student named Barack Obama appeared in her office and upended all her carefully made plans. Here, for the first time, Michelle Obama describes the early years of her marriage as she struggles to balance her work and family with her husband's fast-moving political career. She takes us inside their private debate over whether he should make a run for the presidency and her subsequent role as a popular but oft-criticized figure during his campaign. Narrating with grace, good humor, and uncommon candor, she provides a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of her family's history-making launch into the global limelight as well as their life inside the White House over eight momentous years--as she comes to know her country and her country comes to know her. [This book] takes us through modest Iowa kitchens and ballrooms at Buckingham Palace, through moments of heart-stopping grief and profound resilience, bringing us deep into the soul of a singular, groundbreaking figure in history as she strives to live authentically, marshaling her personal strength and voice in service of a set of higher ideals. In telling her story with honesty and boldness, she issues a challenge to the rest of us: Who are we and who do we want to become?"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Becoming me
Becoming us
Becoming more
Epilogue.

Summary: "Becoming Disabled attempts to forge a new view of the world, one that understands disability as a valuable human variation, embraces interdependency, recognizes the disabling impact of existing ideologies and institutions, and works toward the creation of a society that fully includes, supports, and celebrates all forms of human diversity"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Part I. Identifying disability
Meanings of disability
Cripping disability identities
Part II. (Re)imagining disability
Disability on display
Disability and inclusive education
Part III. Locating disability
Burrowing within disability
Making disability home
Part IV. Mothering disability
Disability and the constructs of motherhood
Refiguring motherhood through a disability lens.

Summary: "The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us. Settlers dominated and divided, but Indigenous peoples won't just send them all 'home.' Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps readers see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living, but the old ways of kinship can help us imagine a different future. Krawec asks, What would it look like to remember that we are all related? How might we become better relatives to the land, to one another, and to Indigenous movements for solidarity? Braiding together historical, scientific, and cultural analysis, Indigenous ways of knowing, and the vivid threads of communal memory, Krawec crafts a stunning, forceful call to 'unforget' our history. This remarkable sojourn through Native and settler history, myth, identity, and spirituality helps us retrace our steps and pick up what was lost along the way: chances to honor rather than violate treaties, to see the land as a relative rather than a resource, and to unravel the history we have been taught"--Book jacket flap.

Contents:
Foreword / by Nick Estes
Nii'kinaaganaa
Introduction
1. Creation: How We Got Here
2. Colonization: The Hunger of Big Brother
3. Removal: Background Noise
4. Replacement: The Vanishing Indian
5. Eradication: The Vanished Indian
Interlude: Flood
6. The Land: Our Ancestor
7. The People: We Are Related
8. Solidarity: Becoming Kin

Summary: "Becoming Metric-Wise: A Bibliometric Guide for Researchers aims to inform researchers about metrics so that they become aware of the evaluative techniques being applied to their scientific output. Understanding these concepts will help them during their funding initiatives, and in hiring and tenure. The book not only describes what indicators do (or are designed to do, which is not always the same thing), but also gives precise mathematical formulae so that indicators can be properly understood and evaluated. Metrics have become a critical issue in science, with widespread international discussion taking place on the subject across scientific journals and organizations. As researchers should know the publication-citation context, the mathematical formulae of indicators being used by evaluating committees and their consequences, and how such indicators might be misused, this book provides an ideal tome on the topic. Provides researchers with a detailed understanding of bibliometric indicators and their applications. Empowers researchers looking to understand the indicators relevant to their work and careers. Presents an informed and rounded picture of bibliometrics, including the strengths and shortcomings of particular indicators. Supplies the mathematics behind bibliometric indicators so they can be properly understood. Written by authors with longstanding expertise who are considered global leaders in the field of bibliometrics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
1.1. Metrics in the Information Sciences
1.2. Short Overview of Topics Studied in the Field of Informetrics
1.3. Instruments
1.4. Other Metrics and the Larger Picture
1.5. Mathematical Terminology
2. Scientific Research and Communication
2.1. Knowledge and Scientific Research
2.2. Scientific Discoveries
2.3. Two-Tier Publication System
2.4. Three-Tier Evaluation System
3. Publishing in Scientific Journals
3.1. Editorship and Peer Review
3.2. Open Access (OA)
3.3. Scientific Misconduct: Fraud, Plagiarism, Retraction and the Integrity of the Publication Record
4. Statistics
4.1. Introduction
pt. A Descriptive Statistics
4.2. Simple Representations
4.3. Measures of Central Tendency
4.4. Cumulative Distributions and the Quantile Function
4.5. Measures of Statistical Dispersion
4.6. Boxplot
4.7. Scatterplots and Linear Regression
4.8. Nonparametric Linear Regression
4.9. Contingency Tables
4.10. Lorenz Curve and the Gini Index
4.11. Applications in Informetrics
pt. B Inferential Statistics
4.12. Normal Distribution
4.13. Hypothesis Testing
4.14. Concluding Remarks on Statistics
5. Publication and Citation Analysis
5.1. Publication and Citation Analysis: Definitions
5.2. Citation Indices: Generalities
5.3. Citing and Reasons to Cite
5.4. Citation Classification Schemes
5.5. Authors and Their Citation Environment
5.6. Difficulties Related to Counting
5.7. Note on Eponyms
5.8. Ethics of Citing
5.9. Citation Networks and the Mathematics of Citation
5.10. Bibliographic Coupling and Cocitation Analysis
5.11. Tri-citations
5.12. Highly-Cited Documents Become Concept Symbols
5.13. Citation Generations
5.14. Delayed Recognition and Sleeping Beauties
5.15. Short Description of the Web of Science
5.16. Scopus
5.17. Google Scholar (GS)
5.18. Comparisons
5.19. Final Remarks
6. Journal Citation Analysis
6.1. Scientific Journals
6.2. Publication-Citation Matrix per Article
6.3. Publication-Citation Matrix of a Journal and the Garfield-Sher (1963) Impact Factor: Introduction
6.4. Synchronous Impact Factors
6.5. Diachronous Impact Factors
6.6. More on Publication-Citation Matrices and Impact Factors
6.7. Remarks About Journal Impact Factors
6.8. h-index for Journals
6.9. Indicators That Take the Importance of the Citing Journal into Account
6.10. Correlations Between Journal Indicators
6.11. Audience Factor
6.12. SNIP Indicator
6.13. Clarivate Analytics' Journal Citation Reports
6.14. Structure of the SCImago Database
6.15. Problems Related to Impact Factors
6.16. CiteScore Index
6.17. Who Makes Use of Bibliometric Indicators?
6.18. Ranking Journals
6.19. Median Impact Factor
6.20. Mathematical Properties of the Diachronous and the Synchronous Impact Factor
6.21. Additional Information
7. Indicators
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Collaboration and Collaboration Indices
7.3. h-index
7.4. Simple Variations on the h-index
7.5. h-Type Indices That Take the Number of Received Citations by Highly Cited Publications into Account
7.6. Some Other h-type Indices
7.7. General Impact Factor
7.8. Success Indices and Success Multipliers
7.9. Percentile Rank Score and the Integrated Impact Indicator
7.10. Citation Merit
7.11. Time Series of Indicators
7.12. Outgrow Index (CR Index) and Related Indices
7.13. So's Openness and Affinity Indices
7.14. Prathap's Thermodynamic Indicators
7.15. Characteristic Scores and Scales
7.16. Concluding Remarks
8. Research Evaluation
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Leiden Manifesto
8.3. University Evaluation
8.4. University Rankings
8.5. Evaluation of Research Groups
8.6. Top x% Publications
8.7. Country Studies
8.8. Some Remarks on Evaluations of Individuals
8.9. Paying Attention to the Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities
8.10. How to Evaluate Top Labs: An Example From China
8.11. Nature Index
8.12. Reflections and Comments
8.13. Further Remarks
8.14. Conclusion
9. Informetric Laws
9.1. Introduction
9.2. One-Dimensional Informetrics
9.3. Two-Dimensional Informetrics
9.4. Two Applications of Lotka's Law
9.5. Measuring Inequality
9.6. Measuring Diversity for a Variable Number of Cells
10. Networks
10.1. Basic Network Theory
10.2. Network Indicators
10.3. h-Indices in Networks
10.4. Software for Network Analysis
11. Timeline of Informetrics.

Summary: "Bestselling writer and psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom puts himself on the couch in a lapidary memoir Irvin D. Yalom has made a career of investigating the lives of others. In this profound memoir, he turns his writing and his therapeutic eye on himself. He opens his story with a nightmare: He is twelve, and is riding his bike past the home of an acne-scarred girl. Like every morning, he calls out, hoping to befriend her, "Hello Measles!" But in his dream, the girl's father makes Yalom understand that his daily greeting had hurt her. For Yalom, this was the birth of empathy; he would not forget the lesson. As Becoming Myself unfolds, we see the birth of the insightful thinker whose books have been a beacon to so many. This is not simply a man's life story, Yalom's reflections on his life and development are an invitation for us to reflect on the origins of our own selves and the meanings of our lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
The birth of empathy
Searching for a mentor
I want her gone
Circling back
The library, A-Z
The religious war
A gambling lad
A brief history of anger
The red table
Meeting Marilyn
College days
Marrying Marilyn
My first psychiatric patient
Internship: the mysterious Dr. Blackwood
The Johns Hopkins years
Assigned to paradise
Coming ashore
A year in London
The brief, turbulent life of encounter groups
Sojourn in Vienna
Every day gets a little closer
Oxford and the enchanted coins of Mr. Sfica
Existential therapy
Confronting death with Rollo May
Death, freedom, isolation, and meaning
Impatient groups and Paris
Passage to India
Japan, China, Bali, and Love's executioner
When Nietzsche wept
Lying on the couch
Momma and the meaning of life
On becoming Greek
The gift of therapy
Two years with Schopenhauer
Staring at the sun
Final works
Yikes! Text therapy
My life in groups
On idealization
A novice at growing old.